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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.73, 1,312.77 and 529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.73, 1,312.77 and 529.60 is: 793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.73 : 1,312.77 = 529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.73/1,312.77 = 529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.73x = 1,312.77 × 529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.73x = 695,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,242.99/876.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.00

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