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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.59, 1,318.18 and 391.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.59, 1,318.18 and 391.65 is: 587.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.59 : 1,318.18 = 391.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.59/1,318.18 = 391.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.59x = 1,318.18 × 391.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.59x = 516,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,265.20/878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.61

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