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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.50, 1,316.58 and 683.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.50, 1,316.58 and 683.74 is: 1,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.50 : 1,316.58 = 683.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.50/1,316.58 = 683.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.50x = 1,316.58 × 683.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.50x = 900,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,198.41/878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.70

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