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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.28, 1,317.01 and 391.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.28, 1,317.01 and 391.31 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.28 : 1,317.01 = 391.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.28/1,317.01 = 391.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.28x = 1,317.01 × 391.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.28x = 515,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,364.70/878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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