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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,213.42 and 583.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,213.42 and 583.31 is: 805.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,213.42 = 583.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,213.42 = 583.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,213.42 × 583.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 707,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,793.95/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.64

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