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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,212.18 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,212.18 and 524.34 is: 723.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,212.18 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,212.18 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,212.18 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 635,594.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,594.46/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.66

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