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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.51, 1,205.58 and 757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.51, 1,205.58 and 757.27 is: 1,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.51 : 1,205.58 = 757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.51/1,205.58 = 757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.51x = 1,205.58 × 757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.51x = 912,949.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,949.57/875.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.76

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