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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.93, 1,317.99 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.93, 1,317.99 and 262.42 is: 393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.93 : 1,317.99 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.93/1,317.99 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.93x = 1,317.99 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.93x = 345,870.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,870.56/878.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.51

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