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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.85, 1,307.14 and 409.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.85, 1,307.14 and 409.39 is: 613.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.85 : 1,307.14 = 409.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.85/1,307.14 = 409.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.85x = 1,307.14 × 409.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.85x = 535,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,125.75/871.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.78

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