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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.21, 1,212 and 528.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.21, 1,212 and 528.89 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.21 : 1,212 = 528.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.21/1,212 = 528.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.21x = 1,212 × 528.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.21x = 641,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,014.68/878.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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