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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,312.20 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,312.20 and 412.44 is: 618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,312.20 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,312.20 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,312.20 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 541,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,203.77/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.58

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