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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.23, 1,308.27 and 409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.23, 1,308.27 and 409.89 is: 614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.23 : 1,308.27 = 409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.23/1,308.27 = 409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.23x = 1,308.27 × 409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.23x = 536,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,246.79/872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.80

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