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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.97, 1,318.83 and 467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.97, 1,318.83 and 467.62 is: 701.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.97 : 1,318.83 = 467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.97/1,318.83 = 467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.97x = 1,318.83 × 467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.97x = 616,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,716.28/878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.64

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