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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.13, 1,202.46 and 521.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.13, 1,202.46 and 521.82 is: 720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.13 : 1,202.46 = 521.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.13/1,202.46 = 521.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.13x = 1,202.46 × 521.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.13x = 627,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,465.27/871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.29

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