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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.66, 1,212.54 and 524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.66, 1,212.54 and 524.74 is: 724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.66 : 1,212.54 = 524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.66/1,212.54 = 524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.66x = 1,212.54 × 524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.66x = 636,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,271.65/878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.14

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