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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.03, 1,318.90 and 553.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.03, 1,318.90 and 553.62 is: 831.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.03 : 1,318.90 = 553.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.03/1,318.90 = 553.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.03x = 1,318.90 × 553.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.03x = 730,169.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,169.42/878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.60

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