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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,210.80 and 875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,210.80 and 875.26 is: 1,206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,210.80 = 875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,210.80 = 875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,210.80 × 875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 1,059,764.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,764.81/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.09

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