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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.57, 1,308.34 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.57, 1,308.34 and 526.14 is: 787.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.57 : 1,308.34 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.57/1,308.34 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.57x = 1,308.34 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.57x = 688,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,370.01/873.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.99

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