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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,316.70 and 467.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,316.70 and 467.11 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,316.70 = 467.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,316.70 = 467.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,316.70 × 467.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 615,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,043.74/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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