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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.73, 1,317.65 and 293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.73, 1,317.65 and 293.52 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.73 : 1,317.65 = 293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.73/1,317.65 = 293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.73x = 1,317.65 × 293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.73x = 386,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,759.92/878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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