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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,212.89 and 657.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,212.89 and 657.41 is: 907.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,212.89 = 657.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,212.89 = 657.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,212.89 × 657.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 797,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,356.66/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.29

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