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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,311.03 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,311.03 and 411.52 is: 616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,311.03 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,311.03 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,311.03 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 539,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,515.07/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.76

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