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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,311.72 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,311.72 and 529.04 is: 792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,311.72 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,311.72 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,311.72 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 693,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,952.35/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.51

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