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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.91, 1,318.38 and 724.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.91, 1,318.38 and 724.23 is: 1,086.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.91 : 1,318.38 = 724.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.91/1,318.38 = 724.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.91x = 1,318.38 × 724.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.91x = 954,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,810.35/878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.36

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