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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.44, 1,213.38 and 791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.44, 1,213.38 and 791.08 is: 1,092.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.44 : 1,213.38 = 791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.44/1,213.38 = 791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.44x = 1,213.38 × 791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.44x = 959,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,880.65/878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.71

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