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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.40, 1,311.60 and 412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.40, 1,311.60 and 412.18 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.40 : 1,311.60 = 412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.40/1,311.60 = 412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.40x = 1,311.60 × 412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.40x = 540,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,615.29/874.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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