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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,301.60 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,301.60 and 525.04 is: 787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,301.60 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,301.60 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,301.60 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 683,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,392.06/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.54

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