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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,317.83 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,317.83 and 358.56 is: 537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,317.83 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,317.83 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,317.83 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 472,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,521.12/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.84

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