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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.75, 1,317.73 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.75, 1,317.73 and 467.78 is: 701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.75 : 1,317.73 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.75/1,317.73 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.75x = 1,317.73 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.75x = 616,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,407.74/878.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.46

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