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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.68, 1,310.86 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.68, 1,310.86 and 527.22 is: 791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.68 : 1,310.86 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.68/1,310.86 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.68x = 1,310.86 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.68x = 691,111.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,111.61/873.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.04

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