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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.98, 1,312.68 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.98, 1,312.68 and 412.74 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.98 : 1,312.68 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.98/1,312.68 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.98x = 1,312.68 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.98x = 541,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,795.54/874.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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