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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.84, 1,312.81 and 413.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.84, 1,312.81 and 413.33 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.84 : 1,312.81 = 413.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.84/1,312.81 = 413.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.84x = 1,312.81 × 413.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.84x = 542,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,623.76/875.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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