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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,307.69 and 526.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,307.69 and 526.37 is: 788.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,307.69 = 526.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,307.69 = 526.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,307.69 × 526.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 688,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,319.62/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.51

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