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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.99, 1,308.60 and 411.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.99, 1,308.60 and 411.02 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.99 : 1,308.60 = 411.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.99/1,308.60 = 411.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.99x = 1,308.60 × 411.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.99x = 537,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,854.23/872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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