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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.43, 1,320.84 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.43, 1,320.84 and 671.58 is: 1,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.43 : 1,320.84 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.43/1,320.84 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.43x = 1,320.84 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.43x = 887,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,049.73/878.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.81

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