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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.78, 1,317.72 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.78, 1,317.72 and 468.14 is: 701.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.78 : 1,317.72 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.78/1,317.72 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.78x = 1,317.72 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.78x = 616,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,877.44/878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.97

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