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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.89, 1,212.99 and 524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.89, 1,212.99 and 524.83 is: 724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.89 : 1,212.99 = 524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.89/1,212.99 = 524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.89x = 1,212.99 × 524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.89x = 636,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,613.54/878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.34

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