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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.94, 1,365.81 and 875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.94, 1,365.81 and 875.04 is: 1,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.94 : 1,365.81 = 875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.94/1,365.81 = 875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.94x = 1,365.81 × 875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.94x = 1,195,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,138.38/914.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.25

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