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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,212.62 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,212.62 and 668.12 is: 922.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,212.62 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,212.62 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,212.62 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 810,166.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,166.27/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.41

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