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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.55, 1,207.73 and 688.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.55, 1,207.73 and 688.75 is: 950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.55 : 1,207.73 = 688.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.55/1,207.73 = 688.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.55x = 1,207.73 × 688.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.55x = 831,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,822.74/875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.06

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