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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,317.26 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,317.26 and 439.86 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,317.26 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,317.26 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,317.26 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 579,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,416.02/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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