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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.60, 1,208.30 and 627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.60, 1,208.30 and 627.34 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.60 : 1,208.30 = 627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.60/1,208.30 = 627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.60x = 1,208.30 × 627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.60x = 758,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,014.92/875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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