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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.73, 1,211.49 and 523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.73, 1,211.49 and 523.71 is: 722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.73 : 1,211.49 = 523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.73/1,211.49 = 523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.73x = 1,211.49 × 523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.73x = 634,469.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,469.43/877.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.86

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