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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.43, 1,212.20 and 529.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.43, 1,212.20 and 529.05 is: 730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.43 : 1,212.20 = 529.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.43/1,212.20 = 529.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.43x = 1,212.20 × 529.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.43x = 641,311.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,311.76/878.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.07

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