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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.81, 1,210.26 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.81, 1,210.26 and 522.99 is: 721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.81 : 1,210.26 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.81/1,210.26 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.81x = 1,210.26 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.81x = 632,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,953.88/876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.88

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