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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.97, 1,308.30 and 525.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.97, 1,308.30 and 525.56 is: 788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.97 : 1,308.30 = 525.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.97/1,308.30 = 525.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.97x = 1,308.30 × 525.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.97x = 687,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,593.42/871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.55

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