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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,212.78 and 524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,212.78 and 524.59 is: 724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,212.78 = 524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,212.78 = 524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,212.78 × 524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 636,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,212.26/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.16

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