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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,317.12 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,317.12 and 391.04 is: 586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,317.12 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,317.12 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,317.12 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 515,046.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,046.60/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.56

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