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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.49, 1,316.89 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.49, 1,316.89 and 415.41 is: 623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.49 : 1,316.89 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.49/1,316.89 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.49x = 1,316.89 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.49x = 547,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,047.20/877.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.42

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