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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.21, 1,317.94 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.21, 1,317.94 and 416.17 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.21 : 1,317.94 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.21/1,317.94 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.21x = 1,317.94 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.21x = 548,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,487.09/879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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