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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.21, 1,201.39 and 522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.21, 1,201.39 and 522.10 is: 719.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.21 : 1,201.39 = 522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.21/1,201.39 = 522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.21x = 1,201.39 × 522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.21x = 627,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,245.72/871.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.97

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