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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.36, 1,308.53 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.36, 1,308.53 and 525.80 is: 788.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.36 : 1,308.53 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.36/1,308.53 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.36x = 1,308.53 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.36x = 688,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,015.90/872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.69

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