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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.19, 1,308.15 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.19, 1,308.15 and 410.22 is: 615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.19 : 1,308.15 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.19/1,308.15 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.19x = 1,308.15 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.19x = 536,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,629.29/872.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.27

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