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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.11, 1,210.37 and 523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.11, 1,210.37 and 523.43 is: 722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.11 : 1,210.37 = 523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.11/1,210.37 = 523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.11x = 1,210.37 × 523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.11x = 633,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,535.30/877.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.30

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