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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.98, 1,312.80 and 796.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.98, 1,312.80 and 796.54 is: 1,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.98 : 1,312.80 = 796.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.98/1,312.80 = 796.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.98x = 1,312.80 × 796.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.98x = 1,045,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,697.71/878.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.67

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