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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.05, 1,316.12 and 466.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.05, 1,316.12 and 466.77 is: 699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.05 : 1,316.12 = 466.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.05/1,316.12 = 466.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.05x = 1,316.12 × 466.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.05x = 614,325.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,325.33/878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.65

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