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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,310.20 and 866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,310.20 and 866.79 is: 1,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,310.20 = 866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,310.20 = 866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,310.20 × 866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 1,135,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,657.37/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.64

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