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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.45, 1,212.13 and 746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.45, 1,212.13 and 746.20 is: 1,029.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.45 : 1,212.13 = 746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.45/1,212.13 = 746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.45x = 1,212.13 × 746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.45x = 904,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,493.72/878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.65

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