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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,205.96 and 625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,205.96 and 625.98 is: 862.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,205.96 = 625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,205.96 = 625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,205.96 × 625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 754,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,906.84/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.65

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