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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.09, 1,308.13 and 410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.09, 1,308.13 and 410.19 is: 615.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.09 : 1,308.13 = 410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.09/1,308.13 = 410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.09x = 1,308.13 × 410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.09x = 536,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,581.84/872.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.28

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