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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.97, 1,312.20 and 528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.97, 1,312.20 and 528.27 is: 791.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.97 : 1,312.20 = 528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.97/1,312.20 = 528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.97x = 1,312.20 × 528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.97x = 693,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,195.89/875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.35

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