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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.73, 1,207.51 and 654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.73, 1,207.51 and 654.31 is: 902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.73 : 1,207.51 = 654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.73/1,207.51 = 654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.73x = 1,207.51 × 654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.73x = 790,082.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,082.60/875.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.20

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