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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.58, 1,207.91 and 626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.58, 1,207.91 and 626.81 is: 864.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.58 : 1,207.91 = 626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.58/1,207.91 = 626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.58x = 1,207.91 × 626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.58x = 757,125.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,125.59/875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.72

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