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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,208.33 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,208.33 and 652.55 is: 900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,208.33 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,208.33 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,208.33 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 788,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,489.70/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.50

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