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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,317.86 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,317.86 and 673.50 is: 1,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,317.86 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,317.86 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,317.86 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 887,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,578.71/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.27

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