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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.34, 1,317.40 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.34, 1,317.40 and 262.04 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.34 : 1,317.40 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.34/1,317.40 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.34x = 1,317.40 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.34x = 345,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,204.25/878.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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