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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.18, 1,313.10 and 413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.18, 1,313.10 and 413.24 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.18 : 1,313.10 = 413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.18/1,313.10 = 413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.18x = 1,313.10 × 413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.18x = 542,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,618.88/875.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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