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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.04, 1,317.16 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.04, 1,317.16 and 300.78 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.04 : 1,317.16 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.04/1,317.16 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.04x = 1,317.16 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.04x = 396,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,175.38/878.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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