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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.95, 1,317.30 and 415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.95, 1,317.30 and 415.72 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.95 : 1,317.30 = 415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.95/1,317.30 = 415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.95x = 1,317.30 × 415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.95x = 547,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,627.96/878.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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