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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.04, 1,318.73 and 416.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.04, 1,318.73 and 416.86 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.04 : 1,318.73 = 416.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.04/1,318.73 = 416.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.04x = 1,318.73 × 416.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.04x = 549,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,725.79/879.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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