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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.97, 1,314.84 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.97, 1,314.84 and 414.49 is: 621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.97 : 1,314.84 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.97/1,314.84 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.97x = 1,314.84 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.97x = 544,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,988.03/876.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.44

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