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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,211.97 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,211.97 and 529.02 is: 729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,211.97 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,211.97 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,211.97 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 641,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,156.37/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.96

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