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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.39, 1,207.66 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.39, 1,207.66 and 576.26 is: 794.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.39 : 1,207.66 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.39/1,207.66 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.39x = 1,207.66 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.39x = 695,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,920.56/875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.98

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