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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.74, 1,208.67 and 521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.74, 1,208.67 and 521.68 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.74 : 1,208.67 = 521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.74/1,208.67 = 521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.74x = 1,208.67 × 521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.74x = 630,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,538.97/875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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