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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,316.86 and 553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,316.86 and 553.50 is: 829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,316.86 = 553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,316.86 = 553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,316.86 × 553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 728,880.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,880.63/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.39

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