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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,307.36 and 409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,307.36 and 409.88 is: 613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,307.36 = 409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,307.36 = 409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,307.36 × 409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 535,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,860.72/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.98

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