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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,316.52 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,316.52 and 618.30 is: 926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,316.52 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,316.52 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,316.52 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 814,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,004.32/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.78

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