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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,212.20 and 529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,212.20 and 529.18 is: 730.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,212.20 = 529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,212.20 = 529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,212.20 × 529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 641,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,472.00/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.14

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