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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.40, 1,309.02 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.40, 1,309.02 and 525.64 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.40 : 1,309.02 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.40/1,309.02 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.40x = 1,309.02 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.40x = 688,073.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,073.27/873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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