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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,316.49 and 634.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,316.49 and 634.69 is: 951.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,316.49 = 634.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,316.49 = 634.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,316.49 × 634.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 835,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,563.04/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.36

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