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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,318.32 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,318.32 and 554.47 is: 831.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,318.32 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,318.32 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,318.32 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 730,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,968.89/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.71

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