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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.32, 1,211.04 and 615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.32, 1,211.04 and 615.92 is: 849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.32 : 1,211.04 = 615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.32/1,211.04 = 615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.32x = 1,211.04 × 615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.32x = 745,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,903.76/878.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.24

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