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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.56, 1,311.84 and 412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.56, 1,311.84 and 412.05 is: 618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.56 : 1,311.84 = 412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.56/1,311.84 = 412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.56x = 1,311.84 × 412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.56x = 540,543.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,543.67/874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.08

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