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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.79, 1,202.92 and 522.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.79, 1,202.92 and 522.47 is: 720.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.79 : 1,202.92 = 522.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.79/1,202.92 = 522.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.79x = 1,202.92 × 522.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.79x = 628,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,491.31/871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.92

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