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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.52, 1,317.54 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.52, 1,317.54 and 262.06 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.52 : 1,317.54 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.52/1,317.54 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.52x = 1,317.54 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.52x = 345,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,274.53/878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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