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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,208.79 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,208.79 and 526.50 is: 726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,208.79 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,208.79 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,208.79 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 636,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,427.94/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.62

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