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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.24, 1,316.40 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.24, 1,316.40 and 604.40 is: 905.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.24 : 1,316.40 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.24/1,316.40 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.24x = 1,316.40 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.24x = 795,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,632.16/878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.94

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