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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.73, 1,304.61 and 407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.73, 1,304.61 and 407.40 is: 611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.73 : 1,304.61 = 407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.73/1,304.61 = 407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.73x = 1,304.61 × 407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.73x = 531,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,498.11/869.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.11

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