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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,310.04 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,310.04 and 526.44 is: 789.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,310.04 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,310.04 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,310.04 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 689,657.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,657.46/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.88

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