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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,315.62 and 589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,315.62 and 589.68 is: 882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,315.62 = 589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,315.62 = 589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,315.62 × 589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 775,794.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,794.80/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.83

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