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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.19, 1,210.23 and 629.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.19, 1,210.23 and 629.07 is: 866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.19 : 1,210.23 = 629.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.19/1,210.23 = 629.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.19x = 1,210.23 × 629.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.19x = 761,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,319.39/878.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.92

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