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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,210.66 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,210.66 and 527.76 is: 728.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,210.66 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,210.66 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,210.66 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 638,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,937.92/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.43

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