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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,210.58 and 578.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,210.58 and 578.34 is: 798.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,210.58 = 578.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,210.58 = 578.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,210.58 × 578.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 700,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,128.28/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.19

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