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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.56, 1,314.09 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.56, 1,314.09 and 413.67 is: 620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.56 : 1,314.09 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.56/1,314.09 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.56x = 1,314.09 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.56x = 543,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,602.79/875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.86

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