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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,208.19 and 612.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,208.19 and 612.63 is: 845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,208.19 = 612.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,208.19 = 612.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,208.19 × 612.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 740,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,173.44/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.84

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