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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.81, 1,317.56 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.81, 1,317.56 and 468.14 is: 701.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.81 : 1,317.56 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.81/1,317.56 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.81x = 1,317.56 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.81x = 616,793.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,793.61/878.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.85

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