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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,316.76 and 730.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,316.76 and 730.42 is: 1,094.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,316.76 = 730.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,316.76 = 730.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,316.76 × 730.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 961,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,781.81/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.62

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