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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,318.79 and 416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,318.79 and 416.95 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,318.79 = 416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,318.79 = 416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,318.79 × 416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 549,867.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,867.24/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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