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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.51, 1,372.34 and 875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.51, 1,372.34 and 875.79 is: 1,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.51 : 1,372.34 = 875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.51/1,372.34 = 875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.51x = 1,372.34 × 875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.51x = 1,201,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,883.84/909.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.46

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