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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.25, 1,207.91 and 613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.25, 1,207.91 and 613.89 is: 847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.25 : 1,207.91 = 613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.25/1,207.91 = 613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.25x = 1,207.91 × 613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.25x = 741,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,525.40/875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.22

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