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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.23, 1,308.13 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.23, 1,308.13 and 409.56 is: 614.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.23 : 1,308.13 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.23/1,308.13 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.23x = 1,308.13 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.23x = 535,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,757.72/872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.24

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