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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.92, 1,315.24 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.92, 1,315.24 and 415 is: 622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.92 : 1,315.24 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.92/1,315.24 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.92x = 1,315.24 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.92x = 545,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,824.60/876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.43

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