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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,210.62 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,210.62 and 528.04 is: 728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,210.62 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,210.62 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,210.62 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 639,255.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,255.78/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.71

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