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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.42, 1,210.99 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.42, 1,210.99 and 583.58 is: 804.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.42 : 1,210.99 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.42/1,210.99 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.42x = 1,210.99 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.42x = 706,709.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,709.54/878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.52

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