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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.59, 1,209.11 and 527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.59, 1,209.11 and 527.27 is: 727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.59 : 1,209.11 = 527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.59/1,209.11 = 527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.59x = 1,209.11 × 527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.59x = 637,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,531.77/876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.29

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