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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.07, 1,319.26 and 416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.07, 1,319.26 and 416.85 is: 625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.07 : 1,319.26 = 416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.07/1,319.26 = 416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.07x = 1,319.26 × 416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.07x = 549,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,931.45/879.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.58

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