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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.36, 1,204.84 and 612.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.36, 1,204.84 and 612.92 is: 843.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.36 : 1,204.84 = 612.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.36/1,204.84 = 612.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.36x = 1,204.84 × 612.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.36x = 738,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,474.31/875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.62

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