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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.80, 1,315.80 and 686.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.80, 1,315.80 and 686.80 is: 1,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.80 : 1,315.80 = 686.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.80/1,315.80 = 686.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.80x = 1,315.80 × 686.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.80x = 903,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,691.44/878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.32

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