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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.88, 1,211 and 523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.88, 1,211 and 523.64 is: 722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.88 : 1,211 = 523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.88/1,211 = 523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.88x = 1,211 × 523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.88x = 634,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,128.04/877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.34

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