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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,210.98 and 752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,210.98 and 752.19 is: 1,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,210.98 = 752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,210.98 = 752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,210.98 × 752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 910,887.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,887.05/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.09

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