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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.51, 1,208.00 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.51, 1,208.00 and 521.40 is: 719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.51 : 1,208.00 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.51/1,208.00 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.51x = 1,208.00 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.51x = 629,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,848.59/875.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.41

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