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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.79, 1,318.19 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.79, 1,318.19 and 262.49 is: 393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.79 : 1,318.19 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.79/1,318.19 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.79x = 1,318.19 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.79x = 346,011.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,011.69/878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.74

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