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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.01, 1,319.17 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.01, 1,319.17 and 416.92 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.01 : 1,319.17 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.01/1,319.17 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.01x = 1,319.17 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.01x = 549,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,988.36/879.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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