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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.01, 1,318.70 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.01, 1,318.70 and 262.76 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.01 : 1,318.70 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.01/1,318.70 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.01x = 1,318.70 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.01x = 346,501.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,501.61/879.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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