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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,316.88 and 466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,316.88 and 466.65 is: 699.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,316.88 = 466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,316.88 = 466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,316.88 × 466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 614,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,522.05/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.59

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