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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,317.69 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,317.69 and 416.58 is: 624.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,317.69 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,317.69 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,317.69 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 548,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,923.30/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.61

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