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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.69, 1,208.45 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.69, 1,208.45 and 526.49 is: 726.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.69 : 1,208.45 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.69/1,208.45 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.69x = 1,208.45 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.69x = 636,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,236.84/875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.55

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