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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.08, 1,207.68 and 525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.08, 1,207.68 and 525.76 is: 725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.08 : 1,207.68 = 525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.08/1,207.68 = 525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.08x = 1,207.68 × 525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.08x = 634,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,949.84/875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.59

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