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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,212.48 and 616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,212.48 and 616.48 is: 850.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,212.48 = 616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,212.48 = 616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,212.48 × 616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 747,469.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,469.67/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.94

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