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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,208.73 and 526.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,208.73 and 526.54 is: 726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,208.73 = 526.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,208.73 = 526.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,208.73 × 526.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 636,444.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,444.69/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.60

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