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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.29, 1,313.88 and 413.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.29, 1,313.88 and 413.42 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.29 : 1,313.88 = 413.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.29/1,313.88 = 413.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.29x = 1,313.88 × 413.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.29x = 543,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,184.27/876.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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