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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,213.14 and 617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,213.14 and 617.32 is: 852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,213.14 = 617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,213.14 = 617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,213.14 × 617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 748,895.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,895.58/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.30

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