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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,208.04 and 823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,208.04 and 823.64 is: 1,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,208.04 = 823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,208.04 = 823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,208.04 × 823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 994,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,990.07/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.99

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