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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,315.95 and 661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,315.95 and 661.84 is: 990.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,315.95 = 661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,315.95 = 661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,315.95 × 661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 870,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,948.35/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.93

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