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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,210.84 and 523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,210.84 and 523.78 is: 722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.45 : 1,210.84 = 523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.45/1,210.84 = 523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.45x = 1,210.84 × 523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.45x = 634,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,213.78/877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.79

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