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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,209.82 and 720.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,209.82 and 720.14 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,209.82 = 720.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,209.82 = 720.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,209.82 × 720.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 871,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,230.13/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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