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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.91, 1,313.09 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.91, 1,313.09 and 413.82 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.91 : 1,313.09 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.91/1,313.09 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.91x = 1,313.09 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.91x = 543,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,379.28/875.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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