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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,317.08 and 416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,317.08 and 416.72 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,317.08 = 416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,317.08 = 416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,317.08 × 416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 548,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,853.58/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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