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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,319.04 and 696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,319.04 and 696.18 is: 1,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,319.04 = 696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,319.04 = 696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,319.04 × 696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 918,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,289.27/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.20

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