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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,212.39 and 524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,212.39 and 524.79 is: 724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,212.39 = 524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,212.39 = 524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,212.39 × 524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 636,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,250.15/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.03

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