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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.93, 1,382.02 and 875.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.93, 1,382.02 and 875.97 is: 1,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.93 : 1,382.02 = 875.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.93/1,382.02 = 875.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.93x = 1,382.02 × 875.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.93x = 1,210,605.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,605.87/915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.72

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