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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.89, 1,317.10 and 582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.89, 1,317.10 and 582.74 is: 873.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.89 : 1,317.10 = 582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.89/1,317.10 = 582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.89x = 1,317.10 × 582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.89x = 767,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,531.43/878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.30

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