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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.99, 1,318.68 and 392.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.99, 1,318.68 and 392.18 is: 588.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.99 : 1,318.68 = 392.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.99/1,318.68 = 392.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.99x = 1,318.68 × 392.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.99x = 517,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,153.33/878.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.35

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