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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.63, 1,208.72 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.63, 1,208.72 and 526.25 is: 726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.63 : 1,208.72 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.63/1,208.72 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.63x = 1,208.72 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.63x = 636,086.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,086.27/875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.43

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