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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.74, 1,313.70 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.74, 1,313.70 and 413.50 is: 620.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.74 : 1,313.70 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.74/1,313.70 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.74x = 1,313.70 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.74x = 543,214.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,214.95/875.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.29

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