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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.33, 1,317.72 and 262.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.33, 1,317.72 and 262.03 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.33 : 1,317.72 = 262.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.33/1,317.72 = 262.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.33x = 1,317.72 × 262.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.33x = 345,282.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,282.17/878.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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