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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.25, 1,207.98 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.25, 1,207.98 and 666.54 is: 919.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.25 : 1,207.98 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.25/1,207.98 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.25x = 1,207.98 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.25x = 805,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,166.99/875.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.93

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