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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.22, 1,308.64 and 410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.22, 1,308.64 and 410.35 is: 615.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.22 : 1,308.64 = 410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.22/1,308.64 = 410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.22x = 1,308.64 × 410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.22x = 537,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,000.42/872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.67

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