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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,317.19 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,317.19 and 293.06 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,317.19 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,317.19 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,317.19 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 386,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,015.70/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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