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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.11, 1,207.18 and 576.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.11, 1,207.18 and 576.31 is: 795.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.11 : 1,207.18 = 576.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.11/1,207.18 = 576.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.11x = 1,207.18 × 576.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.11x = 695,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,709.91/875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.00

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