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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.76, 1,310.04 and 410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.76, 1,310.04 and 410.90 is: 616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.76 : 1,310.04 = 410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.76/1,310.04 = 410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.76x = 1,310.04 × 410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.76x = 538,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,295.44/872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.77

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