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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,315.73 and 414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,315.73 and 414.75 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,315.73 = 414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,315.73 = 414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,315.73 × 414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 545,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,700.05/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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