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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.44, 1,206.84 and 750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.44, 1,206.84 and 750.52 is: 1,034.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.44 : 1,206.84 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.44/1,206.84 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.44x = 1,206.84 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.44x = 905,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,757.56/875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.63

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