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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.83, 1,307.67 and 409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.83, 1,307.67 and 409.71 is: 614.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.83 : 1,307.67 = 409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.83/1,307.67 = 409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.83x = 1,307.67 × 409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.83x = 535,758.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,758.94/871.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.53

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