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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.63, 1,311.71 and 412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.63, 1,311.71 and 412.28 is: 618.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.63 : 1,311.71 = 412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.63/1,311.71 = 412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.63x = 1,311.71 × 412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.63x = 540,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,794.11/874.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.31

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