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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.41, 1,211.07 and 720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.41, 1,211.07 and 720.46 is: 993.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.41 : 1,211.07 = 720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.41/1,211.07 = 720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.41x = 1,211.07 × 720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.41x = 872,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,527.49/878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.30

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