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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.94, 1,316.88 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.94, 1,316.88 and 415.94 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.94 : 1,316.88 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.94/1,316.88 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.94x = 1,316.88 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.94x = 547,743.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,743.07/877.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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