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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.89, 1,211.51 and 528.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.89, 1,211.51 and 528.38 is: 729.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.89 : 1,211.51 = 528.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.89/1,211.51 = 528.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.89x = 1,211.51 × 528.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.89x = 640,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,132.92/877.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.17

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