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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.25, 1,310.57 and 761.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.25, 1,310.57 and 761.61 is: 1,136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.25 : 1,310.57 = 761.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.25/1,310.57 = 761.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.25x = 1,310.57 × 761.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.25x = 998,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,139.41/878.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.51

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