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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.21, 1,304.28 and 875.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.21, 1,304.28 and 875.55 is: 1,208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.21 : 1,304.28 = 875.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.21/1,304.28 = 875.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.21x = 1,304.28 × 875.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.21x = 1,141,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,962.35/945.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.16

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