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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,317.93 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,317.93 and 416.28 is: 624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,317.93 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,317.93 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,317.93 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 548,627.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,627.90/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.58

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