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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.21, 1,208.72 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.21, 1,208.72 and 711.18 is: 982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.21 : 1,208.72 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.21/1,208.72 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.21x = 1,208.72 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.21x = 859,619.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,619.27/875.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.19

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