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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.99, 1,318.71 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.99, 1,318.71 and 262.68 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.99 : 1,318.71 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.99/1,318.71 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.99x = 1,318.71 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.99x = 346,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,398.74/878.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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