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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.72, 1,211.68 and 616.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.72, 1,211.68 and 616.64 is: 850.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.72 : 1,211.68 = 616.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.72/1,211.68 = 616.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.72x = 1,211.68 × 616.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.72x = 747,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,170.36/878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.29

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