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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.97, 1,317.48 and 416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.97, 1,317.48 and 416.04 is: 623.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.97 : 1,317.48 = 416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.97/1,317.48 = 416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.97x = 1,317.48 × 416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.97x = 548,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,124.38/878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.60

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