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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.30, 1,209.26 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.30, 1,209.26 and 526.92 is: 727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.30 : 1,209.26 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.30/1,209.26 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.30x = 1,209.26 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.30x = 637,183.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,183.28/876.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.13

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