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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.13, 1,208.41 and 581.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.13, 1,208.41 and 581.71 is: 803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.13 : 1,208.41 = 581.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.13/1,208.41 = 581.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.13x = 1,208.41 × 581.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.13x = 702,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,944.18/875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.25

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