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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.24, 1,312.47 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.24, 1,312.47 and 413.32 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.24 : 1,312.47 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.24/1,312.47 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.24x = 1,312.47 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.24x = 542,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,470.10/876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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