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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.26, 1,318.14 and 488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.26, 1,318.14 and 488.65 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.26 : 1,318.14 = 488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.26/1,318.14 = 488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.26x = 1,318.14 × 488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.26x = 644,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,102.52/878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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