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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.43, 1,202.57 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.43, 1,202.57 and 522.12 is: 720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.43 : 1,202.57 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.43/1,202.57 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.43x = 1,202.57 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.43x = 627,887.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,887.15/871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.52

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