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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.37, 1,307.75 and 525.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.37, 1,307.75 and 525.29 is: 787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.37 : 1,307.75 = 525.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.37/1,307.75 = 525.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.37x = 1,307.75 × 525.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.37x = 686,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,938.83/872.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.44

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