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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.18, 1,212.90 and 582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.18, 1,212.90 and 582.92 is: 805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.18 : 1,212.90 = 582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.18/1,212.90 = 582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.18x = 1,212.90 × 582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.18x = 707,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,023.67/878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.10

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