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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.51, 1,211.79 and 524.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.51, 1,211.79 and 524.19 is: 723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.51 : 1,211.79 = 524.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.51/1,211.79 = 524.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.51x = 1,211.79 × 524.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.51x = 635,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,208.20/878.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.06

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