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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.07, 1,312.74 and 413.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.07, 1,312.74 and 413.30 is: 620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.07 : 1,312.74 = 413.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.07/1,312.74 = 413.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.07x = 1,312.74 × 413.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.07x = 542,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,558.72/875.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.02

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