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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.63, 1,308.71 and 527.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.63, 1,308.71 and 527.06 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.63 : 1,308.71 = 527.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.63/1,308.71 = 527.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.63x = 1,308.71 × 527.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.63x = 689,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,768.69/873.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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