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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.94, 1,316.16 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.94, 1,316.16 and 619.20 is: 927.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.94 : 1,316.16 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.94/1,316.16 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.94x = 1,316.16 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.94x = 814,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,966.27/878.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.21

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