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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,315.29 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,315.29 and 658 is: 984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,315.29 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,315.29 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,315.29 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 865,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,460.82/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.96

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