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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.35, 1,311.57 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.35, 1,311.57 and 412.02 is: 618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.35 : 1,311.57 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.35/1,311.57 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.35x = 1,311.57 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.35x = 540,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,393.07/874.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.05

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