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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.70, 1,318.72 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.70, 1,318.72 and 467.94 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.70 : 1,318.72 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.70/1,318.72 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.70x = 1,318.72 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.70x = 617,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,081.84/878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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