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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.00, 1,211.27 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.00, 1,211.27 and 808.04 is: 1,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.00 : 1,211.27 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.00/1,211.27 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.00x = 1,211.27 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.00x = 978,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,753.60/878.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.76

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