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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.25, 1,210.33 and 629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.25, 1,210.33 and 629.15 is: 867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.25 : 1,210.33 = 629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.25/1,210.33 = 629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.25x = 1,210.33 × 629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.25x = 761,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,470.32/878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.03

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