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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.60, 1,316.46 and 662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.60, 1,316.46 and 662.24 is: 992.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.60 : 1,316.46 = 662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.60/1,316.46 = 662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.60x = 1,316.46 × 662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.60x = 871,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,812.47/878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.27

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