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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.16, 1,314.67 and 414.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.16, 1,314.67 and 414.39 is: 621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.16 : 1,314.67 = 414.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.16/1,314.67 = 414.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.16x = 1,314.67 × 414.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.16x = 544,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,784.03/877.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.08

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