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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,212.90 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,212.90 and 524.76 is: 724.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,212.90 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,212.90 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,212.90 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 636,481.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,481.40/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.20

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