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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.57, 1,208.22 and 526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.57, 1,208.22 and 526.19 is: 726.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.57 : 1,208.22 = 526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.57/1,208.22 = 526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.57x = 1,208.22 × 526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.57x = 635,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,753.28/875.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.10

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