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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,209.86 and 522.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,209.86 and 522.79 is: 721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,209.86 = 522.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,209.86 = 522.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,209.86 × 522.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 632,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,502.71/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.47

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