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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,317.05 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,317.05 and 262.16 is: 393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,317.05 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,317.05 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,317.05 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 345,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,277.83/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.24

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