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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.76, 1,210.08 and 522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.76, 1,210.08 and 522.70 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.76 : 1,210.08 = 522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.76/1,210.08 = 522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.76x = 1,210.08 × 522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.76x = 632,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,510.98/876.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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