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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,208.10 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,208.10 and 614.52 is: 848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,208.10 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,208.10 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,208.10 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 742,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,401.61/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.34

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