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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.40, 1,208.42 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.40, 1,208.42 and 526.12 is: 726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.40 : 1,208.42 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.40/1,208.42 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.40x = 1,208.42 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.40x = 635,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,773.93/875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.27

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