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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.97, 1,313.34 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.97, 1,313.34 and 413.49 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.97 : 1,313.34 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.97/1,313.34 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.97x = 1,313.34 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.97x = 543,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,052.96/875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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