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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.51, 1,306.34 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.51, 1,306.34 and 408.90 is: 612.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.51 : 1,306.34 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.51/1,306.34 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.51x = 1,306.34 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.51x = 534,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,160.38/871.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.92

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