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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.54, 1,318.02 and 604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.54, 1,318.02 and 604.76 is: 907.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.54 : 1,318.02 = 604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.54/1,318.02 = 604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.54x = 1,318.02 × 604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.54x = 797,085.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,085.78/878.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.28

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