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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.45, 1,212.08 and 524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.45, 1,212.08 and 524.39 is: 723.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.45 : 1,212.08 = 524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.45/1,212.08 = 524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.45x = 1,212.08 × 524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.45x = 635,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,593.95/878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.54

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