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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.73, 1,207.23 and 626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.73, 1,207.23 and 626.62 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.73 : 1,207.23 = 626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.73/1,207.23 = 626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.73x = 1,207.23 × 626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.73x = 756,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,474.88/875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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