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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.21, 1,317.95 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.21, 1,317.95 and 416.18 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.21 : 1,317.95 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.21/1,317.95 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.21x = 1,317.95 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.21x = 548,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,495.76/879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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