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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.25, 1,318.88 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.25, 1,318.88 and 604.52 is: 906.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.25 : 1,318.88 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.25/1,318.88 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.25x = 1,318.88 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.25x = 797,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,279.72/879.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.78

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