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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.10, 1,312.07 and 527.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.10, 1,312.07 and 527.57 is: 791.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.10 : 1,312.07 = 527.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.10/1,312.07 = 527.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.10x = 1,312.07 × 527.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.10x = 692,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,202.21/875.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.00

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