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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.03, 1,310.62 and 411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.03, 1,310.62 and 411.42 is: 616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.03 : 1,310.62 = 411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.03/1,310.62 = 411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.03x = 1,310.62 × 411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.03x = 539,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,215.02/874.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.93

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