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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.42, 1,211.41 and 808.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.42, 1,211.41 and 808.63 is: 1,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.42 : 1,211.41 = 808.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.42/1,211.41 = 808.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.42x = 1,211.41 × 808.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.42x = 979,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,582.47/878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.16

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