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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.70, 1,212.81 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.70, 1,212.81 and 583.98 is: 806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.70 : 1,212.81 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.70/1,212.81 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.70x = 1,212.81 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.70x = 708,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,256.78/878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.03

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