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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.20, 1,212.10 and 529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.20, 1,212.10 and 529.08 is: 730.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.20 : 1,212.10 = 529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.20/1,212.10 = 529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.20x = 1,212.10 × 529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.20x = 641,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,297.87/878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.24

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