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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.36, 1,210.88 and 528.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.36, 1,210.88 and 528.16 is: 728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.36 : 1,210.88 = 528.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.36/1,210.88 = 528.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.36x = 1,210.88 × 528.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.36x = 639,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,538.38/877.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.93

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