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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,212.09 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,212.09 and 524.32 is: 723.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,212.09 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,212.09 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,212.09 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 635,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,523.03/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.53

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