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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.54, 1,316.10 and 792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.54, 1,316.10 and 792.14 is: 1,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.54 : 1,316.10 = 792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.54/1,316.10 = 792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.54x = 1,316.10 × 792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.54x = 1,042,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,535.45/878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.67

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