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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.76, 1,307.66 and 409.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.76, 1,307.66 and 409.53 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.76 : 1,307.66 = 409.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.76/1,307.66 = 409.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.76x = 1,307.66 × 409.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.76x = 535,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,527.02/871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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