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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,319.18 and 553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,319.18 and 553.82 is: 831.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,319.18 = 553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,319.18 = 553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,319.18 × 553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 730,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,588.27/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.90

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