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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.72, 1,316.97 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.72, 1,316.97 and 440.15 is: 659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.72 : 1,316.97 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.72/1,316.97 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.72x = 1,316.97 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.72x = 579,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,657.76/878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.66

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