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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.90, 1,213.13 and 616.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.90, 1,213.13 and 616.98 is: 851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.90 : 1,213.13 = 616.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.90/1,213.13 = 616.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.90x = 1,213.13 × 616.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.90x = 748,476.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,476.95/878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.61

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