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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.02, 1,316.89 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.02, 1,316.89 and 293.43 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.02 : 1,316.89 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.02/1,316.89 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.02x = 1,316.89 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.02x = 386,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,415.03/878.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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