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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,316.42 and 531.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,316.42 and 531.32 is: 796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,316.42 = 531.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,316.42 = 531.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,316.42 × 531.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 699,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,431.04/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.56

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