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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.85, 1,207.02 and 626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.85, 1,207.02 and 626.73 is: 863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.85 : 1,207.02 = 626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.85/1,207.02 = 626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.85x = 1,207.02 × 626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.85x = 756,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,475.64/875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.70

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