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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.64, 1,314.24 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.64, 1,314.24 and 413.68 is: 620.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.64 : 1,314.24 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.64/1,314.24 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.64x = 1,314.24 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.64x = 543,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,674.80/875.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.89

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