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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.80, 1,309.77 and 441.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.80, 1,309.77 and 441.05 is: 660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.80 : 1,309.77 = 441.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.80/1,309.77 = 441.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.80x = 1,309.77 × 441.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.80x = 577,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,667.51/874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.34

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