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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.83, 1,311.58 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.83, 1,311.58 and 412.36 is: 618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.83 : 1,311.58 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.83/1,311.58 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.83x = 1,311.58 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.83x = 540,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,843.13/874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.23

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