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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.13, 1,208.04 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.13, 1,208.04 and 525.75 is: 725.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.13 : 1,208.04 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.13/1,208.04 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.13x = 1,208.04 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.13x = 635,127.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,127.03/875.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.75

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