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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,206.78 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,206.78 and 653.46 is: 901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,206.78 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,206.78 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,206.78 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 788,582.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,582.46/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.01

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