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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,316.16 and 415.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,316.16 and 415.39 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,316.16 = 415.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,316.16 = 415.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,316.16 × 415.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 546,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,719.70/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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