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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,317.89 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,317.89 and 445.52 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,317.89 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,317.89 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,317.89 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 587,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,140.88/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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