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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.13, 1,316.41 and 467.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.13, 1,316.41 and 467.56 is: 700.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.13 : 1,316.41 = 467.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.13/1,316.41 = 467.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.13x = 1,316.41 × 467.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.13x = 615,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,500.66/878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.92

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