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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.81, 1,317.61 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.81, 1,317.61 and 532.24 is: 797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.81 : 1,317.61 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.81/1,317.61 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.81x = 1,317.61 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.81x = 701,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,280.12/878.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.99

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