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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,320.09 and 528.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,320.09 and 528.18 is: 793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,320.09 = 528.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,320.09 = 528.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,320.09 × 528.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 697,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,245.14/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.33

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