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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.04, 1,208.19 and 613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.04, 1,208.19 and 613.41 is: 846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.04 : 1,208.19 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.04/1,208.19 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.04x = 1,208.19 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.04x = 741,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,115.83/875.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.95

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