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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.88, 1,311.89 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.88, 1,311.89 and 412.26 is: 618.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.88 : 1,311.89 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.88/1,311.89 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.88x = 1,311.89 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.88x = 540,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,837.71/874.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.19

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