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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.57, 1,308.65 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.57, 1,308.65 and 409.91 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.57 : 1,308.65 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.57/1,308.65 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.57x = 1,308.65 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.57x = 536,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,420.13/872.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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