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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878, 1,317.38 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878, 1,317.38 and 467.02 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878 : 1,317.38 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878/1,317.38 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878x = 1,317.38 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878x = 615,242.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,242.81/878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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