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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.71, 1,310.37 and 527.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.71, 1,310.37 and 527.77 is: 789.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.71 : 1,310.37 = 527.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.71/1,310.37 = 527.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.71x = 1,310.37 × 527.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.71x = 691,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,573.97/875.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.73

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