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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.52, 1,209.09 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.52, 1,209.09 and 527.14 is: 727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.52 : 1,209.09 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.52/1,209.09 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.52x = 1,209.09 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.52x = 637,359.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,359.70/876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.15

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