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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.68, 1,310.13 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.68, 1,310.13 and 411.76 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.68 : 1,310.13 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.68/1,310.13 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.68x = 1,310.13 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.68x = 539,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,460.77/874.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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