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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.72, 1,313.64 and 529.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.72, 1,313.64 and 529.44 is: 794.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.72 : 1,313.64 = 529.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.72/1,313.64 = 529.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.72x = 1,313.64 × 529.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.72x = 695,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,493.56/875.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.20

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