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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.59, 1,308.67 and 525.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.59, 1,308.67 and 525.89 is: 787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.59 : 1,308.67 = 525.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.59/1,308.67 = 525.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.59x = 1,308.67 × 525.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.59x = 688,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,218.42/873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.81

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