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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,210.72 and 711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,210.72 and 711.84 is: 981.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,210.72 = 711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,210.72 = 711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,210.72 × 711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 861,838.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,838.92/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.50

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