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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.71, 1,313.35 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.71, 1,313.35 and 529.02 is: 792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.71 : 1,313.35 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.71/1,313.35 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.71x = 1,313.35 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.71x = 694,788.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,788.42/876.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.50

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