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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876, 1,208.64 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876, 1,208.64 and 526.56 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876 : 1,208.64 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876/1,208.64 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876x = 1,208.64 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876x = 636,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,421.48/876
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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