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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.20, 1,317.30 and 734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.20, 1,317.30 and 734.20 is: 1,101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.20 : 1,317.30 = 734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.20/1,317.30 = 734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.20x = 1,317.30 × 734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.20x = 967,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,161.66/878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.30

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