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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,317.30 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,317.30 and 391.13 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,317.30 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,317.30 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,317.30 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 515,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,235.55/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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