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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,316.94 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,316.94 and 467.80 is: 701.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,316.94 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,316.94 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,316.94 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 616,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,064.53/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.13

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