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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.93, 1,210.13 and 527.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.93, 1,210.13 and 527.55 is: 728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.93 : 1,210.13 = 527.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.93/1,210.13 = 527.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.93x = 1,210.13 × 527.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.93x = 638,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,405.40/876.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.00

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