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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.64, 1,212 and 529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.64, 1,212 and 529.28 is: 730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.64 : 1,212 = 529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.64/1,212 = 529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.64x = 1,212 × 529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.64x = 641,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,487.36/878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.09

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