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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.76, 1,213.51 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.76, 1,213.51 and 525.44 is: 724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.76 : 1,213.51 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.76/1,213.51 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.76x = 1,213.51 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.76x = 637,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,626.69/879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.77

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