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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,317.24 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,317.24 and 416.12 is: 623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,317.24 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,317.24 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,317.24 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 548,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,129.91/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.88

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