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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,316.79 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,316.79 and 445.14 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,316.79 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,316.79 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,316.79 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 586,155.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,155.90/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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