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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,317.12 and 552.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,317.12 and 552.16 is: 828.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,317.12 = 552.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,317.12 = 552.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,317.12 × 552.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 727,260.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,260.98/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.24

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