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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.61, 1,208.39 and 595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.61, 1,208.39 and 595.35 is: 821.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.61 : 1,208.39 = 595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.61/1,208.39 = 595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.61x = 1,208.39 × 595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.61x = 719,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,412.01/875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.61

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