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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.79, 1,315.08 and 414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.79, 1,315.08 and 414.48 is: 621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.79 : 1,315.08 = 414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.79/1,315.08 = 414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.79x = 1,315.08 × 414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.79x = 545,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,074.36/876.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.67

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