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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.83, 1,315.04 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.83, 1,315.04 and 414.32 is: 621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.83 : 1,315.04 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.83/1,315.04 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.83x = 1,315.04 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.83x = 544,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,838.73/876.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.38

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