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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.38, 1,212.04 and 524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.38, 1,212.04 and 524.20 is: 723.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.38 : 1,212.04 = 524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.38/1,212.04 = 524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.38x = 1,212.04 × 524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.38x = 635,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,351.37/878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.32

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