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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.64, 1,211.56 and 791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.64, 1,211.56 and 791.28 is: 1,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.64 : 1,211.56 = 791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.64/1,211.56 = 791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.64x = 1,211.56 × 791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.64x = 958,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,683.20/878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.10

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