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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,207.44 and 538.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,207.44 and 538.87 is: 743.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,207.44 = 538.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,207.44 = 538.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,207.44 × 538.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 650,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,652.44/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.59

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