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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.56, 1,318.22 and 467.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.56, 1,318.22 and 467.59 is: 701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.56 : 1,318.22 = 467.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.56/1,318.22 = 467.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.56x = 1,318.22 × 467.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.56x = 616,386.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,386.49/878.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.59

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