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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.75, 1,208.70 and 576.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.75, 1,208.70 and 576.47 is: 795.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.75 : 1,208.70 = 576.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.75/1,208.70 = 576.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.75x = 1,208.70 × 576.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.75x = 696,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,773.89/875.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.64

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