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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.70, 1,212.02 and 691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.70, 1,212.02 and 691.88 is: 954.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.70 : 1,212.02 = 691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.70/1,212.02 = 691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.70x = 1,212.02 × 691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.70x = 838,572.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,572.40/878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.33

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