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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,202.82 and 522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,202.82 and 522.38 is: 720.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,202.82 = 522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,202.82 = 522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,202.82 × 522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 628,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,329.11/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.76

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