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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.74, 1,318.76 and 617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.74, 1,318.76 and 617.02 is: 925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.74 : 1,318.76 = 617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.74/1,318.76 = 617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.74x = 1,318.76 × 617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.74x = 813,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,701.30/878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.99

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