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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,313.97 and 414.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,313.97 and 414.32 is: 620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,313.97 = 414.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,313.97 = 414.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,313.97 × 414.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 544,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,404.05/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.59

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