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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.66, 1,305.75 and 816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.66, 1,305.75 and 816.08 is: 1,216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.66 : 1,305.75 = 816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.66/1,305.75 = 816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.66x = 1,305.75 × 816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.66x = 1,065,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,592.38/875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.90

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