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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,311.04 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,311.04 and 411.96 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,311.04 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,311.04 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,311.04 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 540,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,096.04/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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