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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.19, 1,209.14 and 526.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.19, 1,209.14 and 526.95 is: 727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.19 : 1,209.14 = 526.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.19/1,209.14 = 526.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.19x = 1,209.14 × 526.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.19x = 637,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,156.32/876.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.19

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