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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.67, 1,317.69 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.67, 1,317.69 and 262.26 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.67 : 1,317.69 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.67/1,317.69 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.67x = 1,317.69 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.67x = 345,577.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,577.38/878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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