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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.97, 1,318.65 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.97, 1,318.65 and 293.95 is: 440.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.97 : 1,318.65 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.97/1,318.65 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.97x = 1,318.65 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.97x = 387,617.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,617.71/878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.99

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