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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.03, 1,212.17 and 529.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.03, 1,212.17 and 529.65 is: 730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.03 : 1,212.17 = 529.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.03/1,212.17 = 529.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.03x = 1,212.17 × 529.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.03x = 642,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,023.19/879.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.38

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