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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,207.83 and 623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,207.83 and 623.24 is: 859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,207.83 = 623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,207.83 = 623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,207.83 × 623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 752,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,761.93/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.51

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