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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.73, 1,318.10 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.73, 1,318.10 and 603.99 is: 905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.73 : 1,318.10 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.73/1,318.10 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.73x = 1,318.10 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.73x = 796,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,119.22/878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.99

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