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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.23, 1,311.80 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.23, 1,311.80 and 411.77 is: 617.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.23 : 1,311.80 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.23/1,311.80 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.23x = 1,311.80 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.23x = 540,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,157.83/874.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.87

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