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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,207.51 and 596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,207.51 and 596.12 is: 821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,207.51 = 596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,207.51 = 596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,207.51 × 596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 719,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,813.33/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.97

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