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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.73, 1,309.39 and 410.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.73, 1,309.39 and 410.86 is: 616.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.73 : 1,309.39 = 410.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.73/1,309.39 = 410.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.73x = 1,309.39 × 410.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.73x = 537,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,975.98/872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.43

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