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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,318.24 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,318.24 and 417 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,318.24 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,318.24 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,318.24 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 549,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,706.08/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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