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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.85, 1,318.28 and 604.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.85, 1,318.28 and 604.67 is: 907.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.85 : 1,318.28 = 604.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.85/1,318.28 = 604.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.85x = 1,318.28 × 604.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.85x = 797,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,114.75/878.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.00

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