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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,215.18 and 864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,215.18 and 864.90 is: 1,195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,215.18 = 864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,215.18 = 864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,215.18 × 864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 1,051,009.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,009.18/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.93

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