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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.85, 1,218.37 and 832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.85, 1,218.37 and 832.04 is: 1,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.85 : 1,218.37 = 832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.85/1,218.37 = 832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.85x = 1,218.37 × 832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.85x = 1,013,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,722.32/878.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.46

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