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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.32, 1,316.72 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.32, 1,316.72 and 585.41 is: 877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.32 : 1,316.72 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.32/1,316.72 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.32x = 1,316.72 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.32x = 770,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,821.06/878.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.61

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