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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,208.88 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,208.88 and 527.04 is: 726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,208.88 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,208.88 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,208.88 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 637,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,128.12/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.52

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