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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,205.69 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,205.69 and 805.95 is: 1,109.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,205.69 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,205.69 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,205.69 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 971,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,721.83/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.77

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