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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.47, 1,207.15 and 653.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.47, 1,207.15 and 653.71 is: 901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.47 : 1,207.15 = 653.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.47/1,207.15 = 653.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.47x = 1,207.15 × 653.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.47x = 789,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,126.03/875.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.37

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