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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.23, 1,202.43 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.23, 1,202.43 and 522.12 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.23 : 1,202.43 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.23/1,202.43 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.23x = 1,202.43 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.23x = 627,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,812.75/871.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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