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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.06, 1,209.54 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.06, 1,209.54 and 527.14 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.06 : 1,209.54 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.06/1,209.54 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.06x = 1,209.54 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.06x = 637,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,596.92/877.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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