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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,317.69 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,317.69 and 488.16 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,317.69 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,317.69 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,317.69 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 643,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,243.55/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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