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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.61, 1,320.31 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.61, 1,320.31 and 468.04 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.61 : 1,320.31 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.61/1,320.31 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.61x = 1,320.31 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.61x = 617,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,957.89/878.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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