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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.81, 1,318.21 and 825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.81, 1,318.21 and 825.35 is: 1,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.81 : 1,318.21 = 825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.81/1,318.21 = 825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.81x = 1,318.21 × 825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.81x = 1,087,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,984.62/878.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.02

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