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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.07, 1,210.57 and 523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.07, 1,210.57 and 523.20 is: 722.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.07 : 1,210.57 = 523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.07/1,210.57 = 523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.07x = 1,210.57 × 523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.07x = 633,370.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,370.22/877.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.14

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