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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.48, 1,212.40 and 529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.48, 1,212.40 and 529.16 is: 730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.48 : 1,212.40 = 529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.48/1,212.40 = 529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.48x = 1,212.40 × 529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.48x = 641,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,553.58/878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.30

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