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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.12, 1,207.56 and 521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.12, 1,207.56 and 521.06 is: 719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.12 : 1,207.56 = 521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.12/1,207.56 = 521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.12x = 1,207.56 × 521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.12x = 629,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,207.60/875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.00

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