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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,318.64 and 735.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,318.64 and 735.68 is: 1,103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,318.64 = 735.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,318.64 = 735.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,318.64 × 735.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 970,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,097.08/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.69

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