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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.87, 1,317.92 and 467.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.87, 1,317.92 and 467.91 is: 701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.87 : 1,317.92 = 467.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.87/1,317.92 = 467.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.87x = 1,317.92 × 467.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.87x = 616,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,667.95/878.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.66

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