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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,313.38 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,313.38 and 413.26 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,313.38 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,313.38 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,313.38 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 542,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,767.42/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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