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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.53, 1,314.33 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.53, 1,314.33 and 414.41 is: 621.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.53 : 1,314.33 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.53/1,314.33 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.53x = 1,314.33 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.53x = 544,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,664.92/876.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.39

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