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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.80, 1,212.70 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.80, 1,212.70 and 529.68 is: 730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.80 : 1,212.70 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.80/1,212.70 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.80x = 1,212.70 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.80x = 642,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,342.94/878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.93

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