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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.02, 1,310.70 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.02, 1,310.70 and 413.20 is: 618.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.02 : 1,310.70 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.02/1,310.70 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.02x = 1,310.70 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.02x = 541,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,581.24/875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.94

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