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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,307.64 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,307.64 and 410.10 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,307.64 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,307.64 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,307.64 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 536,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,263.16/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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