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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,212.66 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,212.66 and 529.68 is: 730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,212.66 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,212.66 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,212.66 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 642,321.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,321.75/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.84

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