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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.28, 1,208 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.28, 1,208 and 526.16 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.28 : 1,208 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.28/1,208 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.28x = 1,208 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.28x = 635,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,601.28/875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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