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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.53, 1,317.84 and 724.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.53, 1,317.84 and 724.18 is: 1,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.53 : 1,317.84 = 724.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.53/1,317.84 = 724.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.53x = 1,317.84 × 724.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.53x = 954,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,347.94/878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.30

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