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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.45, 1,212.80 and 612.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.45, 1,212.80 and 612.77 is: 845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.45 : 1,212.80 = 612.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.45/1,212.80 = 612.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.45x = 1,212.80 × 612.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.45x = 743,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,158.33/878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.99

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