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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.71, 1,211.36 and 528.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.71, 1,211.36 and 528.42 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.71 : 1,211.36 = 528.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.71/1,211.36 = 528.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.71x = 1,211.36 × 528.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.71x = 640,104.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,104.21/877.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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