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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,214.21 and 703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,214.21 and 703.09 is: 971.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,214.21 = 703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,214.21 = 703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,214.21 × 703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 853,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,702.18/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.26

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