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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.63, 1,318.14 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.63, 1,318.14 and 553.64 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.63 : 1,318.14 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.63/1,318.14 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.63x = 1,318.14 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.63x = 729,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,775.03/878.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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