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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.52, 1,208.37 and 521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.52, 1,208.37 and 521.46 is: 719.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.52 : 1,208.37 = 521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.52/1,208.37 = 521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.52x = 1,208.37 × 521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.52x = 630,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,119.64/875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.71

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