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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,209.36 and 771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,209.36 and 771.52 is: 1,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,209.36 = 771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,209.36 = 771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,209.36 × 771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 933,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,045.43/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.02

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