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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.20, 1,212.12 and 616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.20, 1,212.12 and 616.60 is: 851.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.20 : 1,212.12 = 616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.20/1,212.12 = 616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.20x = 1,212.12 × 616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.20x = 747,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,393.19/878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.05

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