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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,211.86 and 524.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,211.86 and 524.41 is: 723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,211.86 = 524.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,211.86 = 524.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,211.86 × 524.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 635,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,509.13/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.59

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