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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.77, 1,317.82 and 417.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.77, 1,317.82 and 417.91 is: 626.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.77 : 1,317.82 = 417.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.77/1,317.82 = 417.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.77x = 1,317.82 × 417.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.77x = 550,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,730.25/879.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.00

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