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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,310.74 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,310.74 and 747.18 is: 1,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,310.74 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,310.74 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,310.74 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 979,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,358.71/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.37

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