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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,318.44 and 570.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,318.44 and 570.62 is: 856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,318.44 = 570.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,318.44 = 570.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,318.44 × 570.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 752,328.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,328.23/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.85

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