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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.06, 1,311.60 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.06, 1,311.60 and 412.40 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.06 : 1,311.60 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.06/1,311.60 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.06x = 1,311.60 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.06x = 540,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,903.84/875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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