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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,209.27 and 717.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,209.27 and 717.41 is: 991.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,209.27 = 717.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,209.27 = 717.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,209.27 × 717.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 867,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,544.07/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.46

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