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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,311.84 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,311.84 and 441.36 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,311.84 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,311.84 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,311.84 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 578,993.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,993.70/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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