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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,307.72 and 409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,307.72 and 409.54 is: 613.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,307.72 = 409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,307.72 = 409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,307.72 × 409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 535,563.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,563.65/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.84

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