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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.44, 1,307.60 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.44, 1,307.60 and 409.60 is: 613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.44 : 1,307.60 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.44/1,307.60 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.44x = 1,307.60 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.44x = 535,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,592.93/872.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.90

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