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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,318.34 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,318.34 and 293.88 is: 440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,318.34 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,318.34 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,318.34 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 387,433.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,433.76/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.83

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