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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877, 1,315.24 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877, 1,315.24 and 414.32 is: 621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877 : 1,315.24 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877/1,315.24 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877x = 1,315.24 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877x = 544,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,930.24/877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.36

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