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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.87, 1,208.70 and 477.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.87, 1,208.70 and 477.53 is: 659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.87 : 1,208.70 = 477.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.87/1,208.70 = 477.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.87x = 1,208.70 × 477.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.87x = 577,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,194.43/875.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.00

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