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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,212.02 and 598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,212.02 and 598.84 is: 826.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,212.02 = 598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,212.02 = 598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,212.02 × 598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 725,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,806.06/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.55

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