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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,318.72 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,318.72 and 658.80 is: 989.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,318.72 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,318.72 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,318.72 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 868,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,772.74/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.31

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