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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,316.10 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,316.10 and 438.40 is: 657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,316.10 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,316.10 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,316.10 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 576,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,978.24/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.09

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