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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,210.24 and 626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,210.24 and 626.75 is: 866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,210.24 = 626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,210.24 = 626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,210.24 × 626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 758,518.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,518.20/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.03

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