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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.48, 1,317.74 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.48, 1,317.74 and 262.19 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.48 : 1,317.74 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.48/1,317.74 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.48x = 1,317.74 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.48x = 345,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,498.25/878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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