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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,317.25 and 636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,317.25 and 636.40 is: 953.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,317.25 = 636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,317.25 = 636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,317.25 × 636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 838,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,297.90/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.89

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