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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.72, 1,311.76 and 412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.72, 1,311.76 and 412.48 is: 618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.72 : 1,311.76 = 412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.72/1,311.76 = 412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.72x = 1,311.76 × 412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.72x = 541,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,074.76/874.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.57

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