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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.78, 1,211.70 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.78, 1,211.70 and 528.64 is: 729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.78 : 1,211.70 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.78/1,211.70 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.78x = 1,211.70 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.78x = 640,553.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,553.09/877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.74

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