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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.49, 1,212.47 and 669.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.49, 1,212.47 and 669.35 is: 923.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.49 : 1,212.47 = 669.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.49/1,212.47 = 669.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.49x = 1,212.47 × 669.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.49x = 811,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,557.39/878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.81

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