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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.62, 1,317.72 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.62, 1,317.72 and 416.28 is: 624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.62 : 1,317.72 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.62/1,317.72 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.62x = 1,317.72 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.62x = 548,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,540.48/878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.32

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