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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,318.06 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,318.06 and 262.25 is: 393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,318.06 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,318.06 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,318.06 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 345,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,654.64/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.40

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