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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,411.06 and 878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,411.06 and 878.08 is: 1,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,411.06 = 878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,411.06 = 878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,411.06 × 878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 1,239,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,023.56/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.32

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