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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,206.17 and 709.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,206.17 and 709.80 is: 978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,206.17 = 709.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,206.17 = 709.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,206.17 × 709.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 856,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,134.06/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.23

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