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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,313.73 and 414.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877, 1,313.73 and 414.13 is: 620.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877 : 1,313.73 = 414.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877/1,313.73 = 414.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877x = 1,313.73 × 414.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877x = 544,055.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,055.00/877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.36

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