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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.79, 1,207.43 and 725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.79, 1,207.43 and 725.85 is: 1,000.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.79 : 1,207.43 = 725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.79/1,207.43 = 725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.79x = 1,207.43 × 725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.79x = 876,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,414.27/875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.71

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