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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,317.60 and 261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,317.60 and 261.93 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,317.60 = 261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,317.60 = 261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,317.60 × 261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 345,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,118.97/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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