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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.09, 1,310.52 and 441.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.09, 1,310.52 and 441.01 is: 661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.09 : 1,310.52 = 441.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.09/1,310.52 = 441.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.09x = 1,310.52 × 441.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.09x = 577,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,952.43/874.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.20

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