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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,212.96 and 529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,212.96 and 529.66 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,212.96 = 529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,212.96 = 529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,212.96 × 529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 642,456.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,456.39/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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