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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.30, 1,208.13 and 576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.30, 1,208.13 and 576.95 is: 796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.30 : 1,208.13 = 576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.30/1,208.13 = 576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.30x = 1,208.13 × 576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.30x = 697,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,030.60/875.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.33

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