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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.12, 1,212.99 and 524.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.12, 1,212.99 and 524.98 is: 724.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.12 : 1,212.99 = 524.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.12/1,212.99 = 524.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.12x = 1,212.99 × 524.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.12x = 636,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,797.99/879.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.36

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