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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,313.78 and 722.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,313.78 and 722.50 is: 1,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,313.78 = 722.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,313.78 = 722.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,313.78 × 722.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 949,199.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,199.48/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.07

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