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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.82, 1,313.19 and 413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.82, 1,313.19 and 413.58 is: 620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.82 : 1,313.19 = 413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.82/1,313.19 = 413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.82x = 1,313.19 × 413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.82x = 543,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,109.12/875.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.12

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