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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,317.82 and 467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,317.82 and 467.86 is: 701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,317.82 = 467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,317.82 = 467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,317.82 × 467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 616,555.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,555.27/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.57

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