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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,211.92 and 595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,211.92 and 595.31 is: 821.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,211.92 = 595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,211.92 = 595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,211.92 × 595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 721,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,468.10/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.37

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