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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.85, 1,308.89 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.85, 1,308.89 and 410.76 is: 615.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.85 : 1,308.89 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.85/1,308.89 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.85x = 1,308.89 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.85x = 537,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,639.66/872.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.96

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