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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,318.01 and 647.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,318.01 and 647.66 is: 971.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,318.01 = 647.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,318.01 = 647.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,318.01 × 647.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 853,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,612.53/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.81

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