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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.74, 1,317.03 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.74, 1,317.03 and 391.24 is: 586.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.74 : 1,317.03 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.74/1,317.03 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.74x = 1,317.03 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.74x = 515,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,274.82/878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.38

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