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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,212.12 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,212.12 and 524.53 is: 723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,212.12 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,212.12 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,212.12 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 635,799.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,799.70/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.69

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