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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.69, 1,211.11 and 528.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.69, 1,211.11 and 528.31 is: 729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.69 : 1,211.11 = 528.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.69/1,211.11 = 528.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.69x = 1,211.11 × 528.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.69x = 639,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,841.52/877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.01

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