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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.57, 1,309.85 and 522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.57, 1,309.85 and 522.52 is: 783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.57 : 1,309.85 = 522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.57/1,309.85 = 522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.57x = 1,309.85 × 522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.57x = 684,420.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,420.21/873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.48

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