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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.07, 1,313.71 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.07, 1,313.71 and 414.16 is: 620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.07 : 1,313.71 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.07/1,313.71 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.07x = 1,313.71 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.07x = 544,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,081.81/877.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.34

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