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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.70, 1,316.26 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.70, 1,316.26 and 548.56 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.70 : 1,316.26 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.70/1,316.26 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.70x = 1,316.26 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.70x = 722,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,047.59/878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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