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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.56, 1,307.34 and 409.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.56, 1,307.34 and 409.05 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.56 : 1,307.34 = 409.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.56/1,307.34 = 409.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.56x = 1,307.34 × 409.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.56x = 534,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,767.43/871.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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