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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,319.49 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,319.49 and 565.68 is: 849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,319.49 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,319.49 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,319.49 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 746,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,409.10/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.27

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