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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.14, 1,319.37 and 661.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.14, 1,319.37 and 661.06 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.14 : 1,319.37 = 661.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.14/1,319.37 = 661.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.14x = 1,319.37 × 661.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.14x = 872,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,182.73/878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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