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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,212.12 and 616.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,212.12 and 616.68 is: 851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,212.12 = 616.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,212.12 = 616.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,212.12 × 616.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 747,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,490.16/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.32

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