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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.00, 1,206.50 and 653.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.00, 1,206.50 and 653.57 is: 901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.00 : 1,206.50 = 653.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.00/1,206.50 = 653.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.00x = 1,206.50 × 653.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.00x = 788,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,527.43/875.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.17

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