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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,307.89 and 525.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,307.89 and 525.82 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,307.89 = 525.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,307.89 = 525.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,307.89 × 525.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 687,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,712.15/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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