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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,207.37 and 676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,207.37 and 676.31 is: 932.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,207.37 = 676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,207.37 = 676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,207.37 × 676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 816,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,546.99/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.71

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