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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.10, 1,307.77 and 410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.10, 1,307.77 and 410.01 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.10 : 1,307.77 = 410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.10/1,307.77 = 410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.10x = 1,307.77 × 410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.10x = 536,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,198.78/872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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