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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.01, 1,207.58 and 521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.01, 1,207.58 and 521.22 is: 719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.01 : 1,207.58 = 521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.01/1,207.58 = 521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.01x = 1,207.58 × 521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.01x = 629,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,412.24/875.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.32

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