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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.52, 1,319.93 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.52, 1,319.93 and 417.30 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.52 : 1,319.93 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.52/1,319.93 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.52x = 1,319.93 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.52x = 550,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,799.75/879.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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