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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.37, 1,319.39 and 672.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.37, 1,319.39 and 672.23 is: 1,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.37 : 1,319.39 = 672.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.37/1,319.39 = 672.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.37x = 1,319.39 × 672.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.37x = 886,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,923.58/878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.74

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