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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,312.22 and 528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,312.22 and 528.26 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,312.22 = 528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,312.22 = 528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,312.22 × 528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 693,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,197.94/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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