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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.58, 1,312.74 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.58, 1,312.74 and 413.12 is: 619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.58 : 1,312.74 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.58/1,312.74 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.58x = 1,312.74 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.58x = 542,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,312.59/875.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.38

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