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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.70, 1,208.58 and 846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.70, 1,208.58 and 846.86 is: 1,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.70 : 1,208.58 = 846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.70/1,208.58 = 846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.70x = 1,208.58 × 846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.70x = 1,023,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,498.06/875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.78

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