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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.25, 1,308.38 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.25, 1,308.38 and 409.69 is: 614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.25 : 1,308.38 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.25/1,308.38 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.25x = 1,308.38 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.25x = 536,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,030.94/872.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.54

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