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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873, 1,308.42 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873, 1,308.42 and 526.14 is: 788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873 : 1,308.42 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873/1,308.42 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873x = 1,308.42 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873x = 688,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,412.10/873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.56

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