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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,319.34 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,319.34 and 536.52 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,319.34 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,319.34 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,319.34 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 707,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,852.30/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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