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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.15, 1,209.11 and 522.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.15, 1,209.11 and 522.18 is: 720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.15 : 1,209.11 = 522.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.15/1,209.11 = 522.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.15x = 1,209.11 × 522.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.15x = 631,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,373.06/876.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.62

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