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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.28, 1,310.27 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.28, 1,310.27 and 411.44 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.28 : 1,310.27 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.28/1,310.27 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.28x = 1,310.27 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.28x = 539,091.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,091.97/874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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