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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,306.80 and 408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,306.80 and 408.70 is: 612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,306.80 = 408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,306.80 = 408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,306.80 × 408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 534,084.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,084.76/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.52

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