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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.34, 1,208.77 and 527.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.34, 1,208.77 and 527.03 is: 726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.34 : 1,208.77 = 527.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.34/1,208.77 = 527.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.34x = 1,208.77 × 527.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.34x = 637,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,049.37/876.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.95

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