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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.34, 1,312.07 and 412.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.34, 1,312.07 and 412.83 is: 618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.34 : 1,312.07 = 412.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.34/1,312.07 = 412.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.34x = 1,312.07 × 412.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.34x = 541,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,659.79/875.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.80

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