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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,208.33 and 581.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,208.33 and 581.65 is: 803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,208.33 = 581.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,208.33 = 581.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,208.33 × 581.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 702,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,816.19/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.15

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