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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.88, 1,359.76 and 878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.88, 1,359.76 and 878.16 is: 1,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.88 : 1,359.76 = 878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.88/1,359.76 = 878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.88x = 1,359.76 × 878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.88x = 1,194,086.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,086.84/904.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.61

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