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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.48, 1,317.26 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.48, 1,317.26 and 439.25 is: 658.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.48 : 1,317.26 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.48/1,317.26 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.48x = 1,317.26 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.48x = 578,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,608.38/878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.65

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