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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.23, 1,314.24 and 646.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.23, 1,314.24 and 646.57 is: 967.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.23 : 1,314.24 = 646.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.23/1,314.24 = 646.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.23x = 1,314.24 × 646.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.23x = 849,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,748.16/878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.57

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