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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,208.55 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,208.55 and 759.96 is: 1,045.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,208.55 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,208.55 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,208.55 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 918,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,449.66/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.63

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