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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.76, 1,317.78 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.76, 1,317.78 and 445.68 is: 668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.76 : 1,317.78 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.76/1,317.78 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.76x = 1,317.78 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.76x = 587,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,308.19/878.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.34

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