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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.47, 1,317.90 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.47, 1,317.90 and 262.23 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.47 : 1,317.90 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.47/1,317.90 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.47x = 1,317.90 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.47x = 345,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,592.92/878.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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