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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.10, 1,209 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.10, 1,209 and 522.01 is: 720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.10 : 1,209 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.10/1,209 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.10x = 1,209 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.10x = 631,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,110.09/876.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.36

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