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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,207.67 and 648.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,207.67 and 648.19 is: 894.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,207.67 = 648.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,207.67 = 648.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,207.67 × 648.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 782,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,799.62/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.57

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