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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.55, 1,318.50 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.55, 1,318.50 and 392.01 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.55 : 1,318.50 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.55/1,318.50 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.55x = 1,318.50 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.55x = 516,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,865.19/878.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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