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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.78, 1,313.67 and 413.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.78, 1,313.67 and 413.57 is: 620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.78 : 1,313.67 = 413.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.78/1,313.67 = 413.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.78x = 1,313.67 × 413.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.78x = 543,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,287.93/875.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.35

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