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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.13, 1,316.70 and 775.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.13, 1,316.70 and 775.62 is: 1,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.13 : 1,316.70 = 775.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.13/1,316.70 = 775.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.13x = 1,316.70 × 775.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.13x = 1,021,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,258.85/878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.99

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