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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.53, 1,207.43 and 576.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.53, 1,207.43 and 576.49 is: 795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.53 : 1,207.43 = 576.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.53/1,207.43 = 576.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.53x = 1,207.43 × 576.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.53x = 696,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,068.44/875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.03

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