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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.73, 1,318.42 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.73, 1,318.42 and 416.16 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.73 : 1,318.42 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.73/1,318.42 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.73x = 1,318.42 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.73x = 548,672.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,672.63/878.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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