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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,318.70 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,318.70 and 416.68 is: 625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,318.70 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,318.70 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,318.70 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 549,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,475.92/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.34

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