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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.29, 1,207.44 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.29, 1,207.44 and 521.11 is: 718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.29 : 1,207.44 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.29/1,207.44 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.29x = 1,207.44 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.29x = 629,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,209.06/875.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.86

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