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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.11, 1,319.63 and 605.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.11, 1,319.63 and 605.95 is: 910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.11 : 1,319.63 = 605.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.11/1,319.63 = 605.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.11x = 1,319.63 × 605.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.11x = 799,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,623.47/878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.62

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