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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.03, 1,206.73 and 575.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.03, 1,206.73 and 575.99 is: 794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.03 : 1,206.73 = 575.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.03/1,206.73 = 575.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.03x = 1,206.73 × 575.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.03x = 695,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,064.41/875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.33

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