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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,315.68 and 733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,315.68 and 733.68 is: 1,098.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,315.68 = 733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,315.68 = 733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,315.68 × 733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 965,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,288.10/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.92

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