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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,313.04 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,313.04 and 412.90 is: 619.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,313.04 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,313.04 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,313.04 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 542,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,154.22/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.77

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