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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.14, 1,315.14 and 694.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.14, 1,315.14 and 694.99 is: 1,040.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.14 : 1,315.14 = 694.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.14/1,315.14 = 694.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.14x = 1,315.14 × 694.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.14x = 914,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,009.15/878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.85

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