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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.78, 1,318.25 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.78, 1,318.25 and 293.65 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.78 : 1,318.25 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.78/1,318.25 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.78x = 1,318.25 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.78x = 387,104.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,104.11/878.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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