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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.44, 1,318.25 and 586.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.44, 1,318.25 and 586.27 is: 879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.44 : 1,318.25 = 586.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.44/1,318.25 = 586.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.44x = 1,318.25 × 586.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.44x = 772,850.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,850.43/878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.80

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