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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,213.65 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,213.65 and 599.76 is: 828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,213.65 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,213.65 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,213.65 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 727,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,898.72/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.16

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