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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.43, 1,317.86 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.43, 1,317.86 and 262.08 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.43 : 1,317.86 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.43/1,317.86 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.43x = 1,317.86 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.43x = 345,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,383.44/878.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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