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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.67, 1,313.33 and 413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.67, 1,313.33 and 413.19 is: 619.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.67 : 1,313.33 = 413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.67/1,313.33 = 413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.67x = 1,313.33 × 413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.67x = 542,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,652.76/875.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.70

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