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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.07, 1,211.79 and 598.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.07, 1,211.79 and 598.87 is: 826.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.07 : 1,211.79 = 598.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.07/1,211.79 = 598.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.07x = 1,211.79 × 598.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.07x = 725,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,704.68/878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.48

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