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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,211.72 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,211.72 and 524.08 is: 722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,211.72 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,211.72 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,211.72 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 635,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,038.22/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.98

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