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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,208.30 and 613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,208.30 and 613.48 is: 846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,208.30 = 613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,208.30 = 613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,208.30 × 613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 741,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,267.88/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.78

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