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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.06, 1,314.27 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.06, 1,314.27 and 414.36 is: 621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.06 : 1,314.27 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.06/1,314.27 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.06x = 1,314.27 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.06x = 544,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,580.92/876.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.63

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