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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,210.34 and 629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,210.34 and 629.64 is: 867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,210.34 = 629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,210.34 = 629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,210.34 × 629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 762,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,078.48/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.93

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