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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,210.10 and 522.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,210.10 and 522.86 is: 721.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,210.10 = 522.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,210.10 = 522.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,210.10 × 522.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 632,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,712.89/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.27

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