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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.94, 1,308.30 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.94, 1,308.30 and 409.70 is: 614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.94 : 1,308.30 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.94/1,308.30 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.94x = 1,308.30 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.94x = 536,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,010.51/872.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.03

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