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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.71, 1,307.51 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.71, 1,307.51 and 409.60 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.71 : 1,307.51 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.71/1,307.51 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.71x = 1,307.51 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.71x = 535,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,556.10/871.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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