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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,316.70 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,316.70 and 416.12 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,316.70 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,316.70 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,316.70 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 547,905.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,905.20/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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