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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,212.36 and 529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,212.36 and 529.04 is: 729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,212.36 = 529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,212.36 = 529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,212.36 × 529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 641,386.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,386.93/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.71

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