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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.09, 1,317.38 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.09, 1,317.38 and 467.16 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.09 : 1,317.38 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.09/1,317.38 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.09x = 1,317.38 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.09x = 615,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,424.91/878.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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