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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.50, 1,212.33 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.50, 1,212.33 and 529.26 is: 730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.50 : 1,212.33 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.50/1,212.33 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.50x = 1,212.33 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.50x = 641,637.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,637.78/878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.38

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