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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,206.96 and 606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,206.96 and 606 is: 835.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,206.96 = 606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,206.96 = 606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,206.96 × 606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 731,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,417.76/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.83

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