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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.49, 1,311.66 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.49, 1,311.66 and 412.38 is: 618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.49 : 1,311.66 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.49/1,311.66 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.49x = 1,311.66 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.49x = 540,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,902.35/874.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.54

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