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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.49, 1,306.35 and 409.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.49, 1,306.35 and 409.52 is: 613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.49 : 1,306.35 = 409.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.49/1,306.35 = 409.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.49x = 1,306.35 × 409.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.49x = 534,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,969.92/871.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.86

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