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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.94, 1,307.51 and 409.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.94, 1,307.51 and 409.34 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.94 : 1,307.51 = 409.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.94/1,307.51 = 409.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.94x = 1,307.51 × 409.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.94x = 535,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,216.14/871.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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