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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.29, 1,316.33 and 768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.29, 1,316.33 and 768.34 is: 1,151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.29 : 1,316.33 = 768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.29/1,316.33 = 768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.29x = 1,316.33 × 768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.29x = 1,011,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,397.70/878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.55

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