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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,316.80 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,316.80 and 292.95 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,316.80 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,316.80 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,316.80 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 385,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,755.10/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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