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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.50, 1,309.98 and 411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.50, 1,309.98 and 411.63 is: 616.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.50 : 1,309.98 = 411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.50/1,309.98 = 411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.50x = 1,309.98 × 411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.50x = 539,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,227.07/874.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.61

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