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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,207.14 and 678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,207.14 and 678.76 is: 936.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,207.14 = 678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,207.14 = 678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,207.14 × 678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 819,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,358.35/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.32

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