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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.67, 1,207.50 and 676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.67, 1,207.50 and 676.54 is: 932.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.67 : 1,207.50 = 676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.67/1,207.50 = 676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.67x = 1,207.50 × 676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.67x = 816,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,922.05/875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.91

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