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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.77, 1,317.33 and 467.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.77, 1,317.33 and 467.65 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.77 : 1,317.33 = 467.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.77/1,317.33 = 467.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.77x = 1,317.33 × 467.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.77x = 616,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,049.37/878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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