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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,320.12 and 865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,320.12 and 865.53 is: 1,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,320.12 = 865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,320.12 = 865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,320.12 × 865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 1,142,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,603.46/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.04

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