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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.78, 1,314.93 and 532.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.78, 1,314.93 and 532.37 is: 796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.78 : 1,314.93 = 532.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.78/1,314.93 = 532.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.78x = 1,314.93 × 532.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.78x = 700,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,034.57/878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.60

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