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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.34, 1,208.25 and 697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.34, 1,208.25 and 697.68 is: 963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.34 : 1,208.25 = 697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.34/1,208.25 = 697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.34x = 1,208.25 × 697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.34x = 842,971.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,971.86/875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.02

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