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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,212.49 and 580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,212.49 and 580.48 is: 800.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,212.49 = 580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,212.49 = 580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,212.49 × 580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 703,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,826.20/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.79

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