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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.03, 1,207.64 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.03, 1,207.64 and 521.04 is: 719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.03 : 1,207.64 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.03/1,207.64 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.03x = 1,207.64 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.03x = 629,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,226.14/875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.10

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