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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.54, 1,212.66 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.54, 1,212.66 and 617.32 is: 852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.54 : 1,212.66 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.54/1,212.66 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.54x = 1,212.66 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.54x = 748,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,590.12/878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.08

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