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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,211.72 and 524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,211.72 and 524.15 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,211.72 = 524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,211.72 = 524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,211.72 × 524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 635,114.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,114.36/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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