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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.25, 1,208.55 and 611.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.25, 1,208.55 and 611.23 is: 842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.25 : 1,208.55 = 611.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.25/1,208.55 = 611.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.25x = 1,208.55 × 611.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.25x = 738,702.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,702.02/877.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.07

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