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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.85, 1,212.83 and 584.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.85, 1,212.83 and 584.65 is: 806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.85 : 1,212.83 = 584.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.85/1,212.83 = 584.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.85x = 1,212.83 × 584.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.85x = 709,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,078.14/878.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.83

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