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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.86, 1,313.51 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.86, 1,313.51 and 413.39 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.86 : 1,313.51 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.86/1,313.51 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.86x = 1,313.51 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.86x = 542,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,993.12/875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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