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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.37, 1,316.52 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.37, 1,316.52 and 414.86 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.37 : 1,316.52 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.37/1,316.52 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.37x = 1,316.52 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.37x = 546,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,164.90/877.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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