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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,316.76 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,316.76 and 488.64 is: 732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,316.76 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,316.76 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,316.76 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 643,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,412.58/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.78

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