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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,212.72 and 524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,212.72 and 524.72 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,212.72 = 524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,212.72 = 524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,212.72 × 524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 636,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,338.44/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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