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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.78, 1,203.05 and 522.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.78, 1,203.05 and 522.47 is: 721.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.78 : 1,203.05 = 522.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.78/1,203.05 = 522.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.78x = 1,203.05 × 522.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.78x = 628,550.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,550.21/871.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.00

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