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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,316.70 and 661.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,316.70 and 661.50 is: 991.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,316.70 = 661.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,316.70 = 661.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,316.70 × 661.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 870,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,997.05/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.57

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