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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,213.02 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,213.02 and 668.52 is: 923.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,213.02 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,213.02 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,213.02 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 810,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,928.13/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.25

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