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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.69, 1,207.32 and 717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.69, 1,207.32 and 717.74 is: 989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.69 : 1,207.32 = 717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.69/1,207.32 = 717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.69x = 1,207.32 × 717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.69x = 866,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,541.86/875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.55

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