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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.84, 1,208.08 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.84, 1,208.08 and 526.52 is: 726.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.84 : 1,208.08 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.84/1,208.08 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.84x = 1,208.08 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.84x = 636,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,081.96/875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.26

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