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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.32, 1,212.28 and 599.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.32, 1,212.28 and 599.23 is: 827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.32 : 1,212.28 = 599.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.32/1,212.28 = 599.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.32x = 1,212.28 × 599.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.32x = 726,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,434.54/878.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.07

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