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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.82, 1,314.69 and 414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.82, 1,314.69 and 414.58 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.82 : 1,314.69 = 414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.82/1,314.69 = 414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.82x = 1,314.69 × 414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.82x = 545,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,044.18/876.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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