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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.89, 1,315.58 and 525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.89, 1,315.58 and 525.17 is: 788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.89 : 1,315.58 = 525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.89/1,315.58 = 525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.89x = 1,315.58 × 525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.89x = 690,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,903.81/875.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.80

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