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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.11, 1,207.61 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.11, 1,207.61 and 626.84 is: 865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.11 : 1,207.61 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.11/1,207.61 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.11x = 1,207.61 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.11x = 756,978.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,978.25/875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.01

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