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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,212.30 and 524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,212.30 and 524.46 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,212.30 = 524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,212.30 = 524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,212.30 × 524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 635,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,802.86/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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