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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.04, 1,209.10 and 526.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.04, 1,209.10 and 526.76 is: 727.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.04 : 1,209.10 = 526.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.04/1,209.10 = 526.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.04x = 1,209.10 × 526.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.04x = 636,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,905.52/876.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.03

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