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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,208.58 and 666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,208.58 and 666.03 is: 918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,208.58 = 666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,208.58 = 666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,208.58 × 666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 804,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,950.54/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.99

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