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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.91, 1,311.72 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.91, 1,311.72 and 412.43 is: 618.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.91 : 1,311.72 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.91/1,311.72 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.91x = 1,311.72 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.91x = 540,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,991.27/874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.34

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