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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,318.44 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,318.44 and 262.58 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,318.44 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,318.44 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,318.44 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 346,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,195.98/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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