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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.00, 1,207.64 and 525.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.00, 1,207.64 and 525.69 is: 725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.00 : 1,207.64 = 525.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.00/1,207.64 = 525.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.00x = 1,207.64 × 525.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.00x = 634,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,845.59/875.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.54

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