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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,206.48 and 708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,206.48 and 708.64 is: 977.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,206.48 = 708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,206.48 = 708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,206.48 × 708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 854,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,959.99/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.05

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