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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.79, 1,314.63 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.79, 1,314.63 and 413.92 is: 620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.79 : 1,314.63 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.79/1,314.63 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.79x = 1,314.63 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.79x = 544,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,151.65/876.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.62

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