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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,317.99 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,317.99 and 293.65 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,317.99 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,317.99 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,317.99 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 387,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,027.76/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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