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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,206.46 and 717.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,206.46 and 717.12 is: 988.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,206.46 = 717.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,206.46 = 717.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,206.46 × 717.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 865,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,176.60/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.71

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