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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.10, 1,317.60 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.10, 1,317.60 and 391.04 is: 586.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.10 : 1,317.60 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.10/1,317.60 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.10x = 1,317.60 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.10x = 515,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,227.72/878.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.75

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