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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.96, 1,309.17 and 410.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.96, 1,309.17 and 410.45 is: 615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.96 : 1,309.17 = 410.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.96/1,309.17 = 410.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.96x = 1,309.17 × 410.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.96x = 537,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,348.83/872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.55

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