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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.22, 1,207.17 and 626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.22, 1,207.17 and 626.82 is: 864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.22 : 1,207.17 = 626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.22/1,207.17 = 626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.22x = 1,207.17 × 626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.22x = 756,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,678.30/875.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.56

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