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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,209.06 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,209.06 and 527.40 is: 727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,209.06 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,209.06 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,209.06 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 637,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,658.24/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.27

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