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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.99, 1,209.45 and 582.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.99, 1,209.45 and 582.09 is: 803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.99 : 1,209.45 = 582.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.99/1,209.45 = 582.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.99x = 1,209.45 × 582.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.99x = 704,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,008.75/875.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.68

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