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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,316.96 and 415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,316.96 and 415.92 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,316.96 = 415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,316.96 = 415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,316.96 × 415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 547,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,750.00/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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