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