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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.48, 1,208.22 and 613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.48, 1,208.22 and 613.40 is: 846.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.48 : 1,208.22 = 613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.48/1,208.22 = 613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.48x = 1,208.22 × 613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.48x = 741,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,122.15/875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.53

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