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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.29, 1,307.34 and 409.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.29, 1,307.34 and 409.59 is: 614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.29 : 1,307.34 = 409.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.29/1,307.34 = 409.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.29x = 1,307.34 × 409.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.29x = 535,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,473.39/871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.58

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