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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.60, 1,211.91 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.60, 1,211.91 and 524.28 is: 723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.60 : 1,211.91 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.60/1,211.91 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.60x = 1,211.91 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.60x = 635,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,380.17/878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.18

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