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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.44, 1,347.40 and 878.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.44, 1,347.40 and 878.84 is: 1,315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.44 : 1,347.40 = 878.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.44/1,347.40 = 878.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.44x = 1,347.40 × 878.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.44x = 1,184,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,149.02/900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.08

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