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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.01, 1,317.09 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.01, 1,317.09 and 292.89 is: 439.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.01 : 1,317.09 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.01/1,317.09 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.01x = 1,317.09 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.01x = 385,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,762.49/878.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.36

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