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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.63, 1,305.72 and 525.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.63, 1,305.72 and 525.05 is: 786.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.63 : 1,305.72 = 525.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.63/1,305.72 = 525.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.63x = 1,305.72 × 525.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.63x = 685,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,569.58/871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.54

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