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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.66, 1,209.25 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.66, 1,209.25 and 522.45 is: 720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.66 : 1,209.25 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.66/1,209.25 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.66x = 1,209.25 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.66x = 631,772.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,772.66/876.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.66

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