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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,210.32 and 527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,210.32 and 527.64 is: 728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,210.32 = 527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,210.32 = 527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,210.32 × 527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 638,613.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,613.24/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.36

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