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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.45, 1,306.93 and 525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.45, 1,306.93 and 525.60 is: 787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.45 : 1,306.93 = 525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.45/1,306.93 = 525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.45x = 1,306.93 × 525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.45x = 686,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,922.08/872.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.35

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