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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.74, 1,311.12 and 412.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.74, 1,311.12 and 412.14 is: 617.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.74 : 1,311.12 = 412.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.74/1,311.12 = 412.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.74x = 1,311.12 × 412.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.74x = 540,365.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,365.00/874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.74

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