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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,306.68 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,306.68 and 408.60 is: 612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,306.68 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,306.68 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,306.68 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 533,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,909.45/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.93

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