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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.78, 1,210.44 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.78, 1,210.44 and 528.40 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.78 : 1,210.44 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.78/1,210.44 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.78x = 1,210.44 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.78x = 639,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,596.50/877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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