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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.84, 1,202.97 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.84, 1,202.97 and 522.64 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.84 : 1,202.97 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.84/1,202.97 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.84x = 1,202.97 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.84x = 628,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,720.24/871.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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