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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.28, 1,202.40 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.28, 1,202.40 and 522.08 is: 720.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.28 : 1,202.40 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.28/1,202.40 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.28x = 1,202.40 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.28x = 627,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,748.99/871.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.49

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