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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.18, 1,310.79 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.18, 1,310.79 and 418.18 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.18 : 1,310.79 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.18/1,310.79 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.18x = 1,310.79 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.18x = 548,146.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,146.16/874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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