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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,317.12 and 488.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,317.12 and 488.22 is: 732.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,317.12 = 488.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,317.12 = 488.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,317.12 × 488.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 643,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,044.33/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.11

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