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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.75, 1,302.35 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.75, 1,302.35 and 525.75 is: 789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.75 : 1,302.35 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.75/1,302.35 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.75x = 1,302.35 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.75x = 684,707.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,707.88/867.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.06

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