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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.52, 1,311.44 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.52, 1,311.44 and 412.20 is: 618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.52 : 1,311.44 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.52/1,311.44 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.52x = 1,311.44 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.52x = 540,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,575.57/874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.14

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