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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,209.02 and 753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,209.02 and 753.88 is: 1,037.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,209.02 = 753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,209.02 = 753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,209.02 × 753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 911,456.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,456.00/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.70

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