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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,212.78 and 669.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,212.78 and 669.54 is: 924.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,212.78 = 669.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,212.78 = 669.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,212.78 × 669.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 812,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,004.72/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.03

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