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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,212.64 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,212.64 and 583.36 is: 805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,212.64 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,212.64 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,212.64 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 707,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,405.67/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.55

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