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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.53, 1,310.85 and 412.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.53, 1,310.85 and 412.56 is: 618.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.53 : 1,310.85 = 412.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.53/1,310.85 = 412.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.53x = 1,310.85 × 412.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.53x = 540,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,804.28/874.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.39

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