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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.81, 1,313.84 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.81, 1,313.84 and 414.50 is: 621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.81 : 1,313.84 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.81/1,313.84 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.81x = 1,313.84 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.81x = 544,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,578.04/876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.09

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