Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,312 and 781.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,312 and 781.62 is: 1,166.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
878.82 : 1,312 = 781.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
878.82/1,312 = 781.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
878.82x = 1,312 × 781.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
878.82x = 1,025,485.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,025,485.44/878.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,166.89
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