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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.69, 1,208.23 and 521.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.69, 1,208.23 and 521.61 is: 719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.69 : 1,208.23 = 521.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.69/1,208.23 = 521.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.69x = 1,208.23 × 521.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.69x = 630,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,221.95/875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.68

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