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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.12, 1,313.96 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.12, 1,313.96 and 413.78 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.12 : 1,313.96 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.12/1,313.96 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.12x = 1,313.96 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.12x = 543,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,681.73/876.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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