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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.18, 1,311.48 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.18, 1,311.48 and 762.98 is: 1,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.18 : 1,311.48 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.18/1,311.48 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.18x = 1,311.48 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.18x = 1,000,626.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,626.45/878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.44

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