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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,318.08 and 553.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,318.08 and 553.74 is: 831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,318.08 = 553.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,318.08 = 553.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,318.08 × 553.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 729,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,873.62/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.14

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