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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,315.98 and 741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,315.98 and 741.60 is: 1,110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,315.98 = 741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,315.98 = 741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,315.98 × 741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 975,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,930.77/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.43

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