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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,207.71 and 525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,207.71 and 525.83 is: 725.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,207.71 = 525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,207.71 = 525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,207.71 × 525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 635,044.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,044.11/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.71

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