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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.34, 1,207.83 and 526.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.34, 1,207.83 and 526.02 is: 725.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.34 : 1,207.83 = 526.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.34/1,207.83 = 526.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.34x = 1,207.83 × 526.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.34x = 635,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,342.74/875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.82

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