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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,212 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,212 and 668 is: 921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,212 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,212 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,212 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 809,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,616/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.95

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