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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.70, 1,319.04 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.70, 1,319.04 and 554.25 is: 832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.70 : 1,319.04 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.70/1,319.04 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.70x = 1,319.04 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.70x = 731,077.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,077.92/878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.00

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