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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.41, 1,317.74 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.41, 1,317.74 and 293.22 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.41 : 1,317.74 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.41/1,317.74 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.41x = 1,317.74 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.41x = 386,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,387.72/878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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