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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,317.94 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,317.94 and 293.68 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,317.94 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,317.94 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,317.94 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 387,052.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,052.62/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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