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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.47, 1,305.46 and 525.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.47, 1,305.46 and 525.91 is: 786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.47 : 1,305.46 = 525.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.47/1,305.46 = 525.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.47x = 1,305.46 × 525.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.47x = 686,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,554.47/872.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.91

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