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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,309.96 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,309.96 and 434.08 is: 651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,309.96 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,309.96 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,309.96 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 568,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,627.44/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.26

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