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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.58, 1,210.73 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.58, 1,210.73 and 523.55 is: 722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.58 : 1,210.73 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.58/1,210.73 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.58x = 1,210.73 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.58x = 633,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,869.02/877.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.30

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