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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,313.90 and 531.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,313.90 and 531.70 is: 795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,313.90 = 531.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,313.90 = 531.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,313.90 × 531.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 698,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,600.63/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.60

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