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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.01, 1,316.36 and 531.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.01, 1,316.36 and 531.28 is: 796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.01 : 1,316.36 = 531.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.01/1,316.36 = 531.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.01x = 1,316.36 × 531.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.01x = 699,355.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,355.74/878.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.52

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