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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.72, 1,309.88 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.72, 1,309.88 and 410.76 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.72 : 1,309.88 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.72/1,309.88 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.72x = 1,309.88 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.72x = 538,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,046.31/872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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