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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,315.98 and 635.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,315.98 and 635.40 is: 952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,315.98 = 635.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,315.98 = 635.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,315.98 × 635.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 836,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,173.69/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.32

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