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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.42, 1,318.42 and 467.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.42, 1,318.42 and 467.90 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.42 : 1,318.42 = 467.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.42/1,318.42 = 467.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.42x = 1,318.42 × 467.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.42x = 616,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,888.72/878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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