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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.98, 1,313.49 and 413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.98, 1,313.49 and 413.86 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.98 : 1,313.49 = 413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.98/1,313.49 = 413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.98x = 1,313.49 × 413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.98x = 543,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,600.54/875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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