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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.74, 1,212.50 and 712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.74, 1,212.50 and 712.67 is: 983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.74 : 1,212.50 = 712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.74/1,212.50 = 712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.74x = 1,212.50 × 712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.74x = 864,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,108.09/878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.35

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