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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.52, 1,211.33 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.52, 1,211.33 and 598.92 is: 825.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.52 : 1,211.33 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.52/1,211.33 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.52x = 1,211.33 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.52x = 725,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,489.76/878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.81

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