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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,211.94 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,211.94 and 657 is: 906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,211.94 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,211.94 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,211.94 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 796,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,244.58/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.60

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