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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.18, 1,315.44 and 714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.18, 1,315.44 and 714.15 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.18 : 1,315.44 = 714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.18/1,315.44 = 714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.18x = 1,315.44 × 714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.18x = 939,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,421.48/878.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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