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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.88, 1,318.68 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.88, 1,318.68 and 416.88 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.88 : 1,318.68 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.88/1,318.68 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.88x = 1,318.68 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.88x = 549,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,731.32/878.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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