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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,212.96 and 525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,212.96 and 525.12 is: 724.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,212.96 = 525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,212.96 = 525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,212.96 × 525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 636,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,949.56/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.63

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