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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.34, 1,210.59 and 528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.34, 1,210.59 and 528.02 is: 728.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.34 : 1,210.59 = 528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.34/1,210.59 = 528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.34x = 1,210.59 × 528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.34x = 639,215.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,215.73/877.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.58

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