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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.69, 1,310.92 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.69, 1,310.92 and 411.45 is: 616.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.69 : 1,310.92 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.69/1,310.92 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.69x = 1,310.92 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.69x = 539,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,378.03/874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.65

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