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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.26, 1,319.21 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.26, 1,319.21 and 696.93 is: 1,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.26 : 1,319.21 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.26/1,319.21 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.26x = 1,319.21 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.26x = 919,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,397.03/878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.84

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