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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.96, 1,312.25 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.96, 1,312.25 and 529.02 is: 791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.96 : 1,312.25 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.96/1,312.25 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.96x = 1,312.25 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.96x = 694,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,203.85/876.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.60

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