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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,208.98 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,208.98 and 581.39 is: 802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,208.98 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,208.98 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,208.98 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 702,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,882.84/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.64

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