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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.97, 1,315.15 and 526.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.97, 1,315.15 and 526.29 is: 787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.97 : 1,315.15 = 526.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.97/1,315.15 = 526.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.97x = 1,315.15 × 526.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.97x = 692,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,150.29/878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.46

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