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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.16, 1,309.20 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.16, 1,309.20 and 440.32 is: 660.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.16 : 1,309.20 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.16/1,309.20 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.16x = 1,309.20 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.16x = 576,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,466.94/873.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.21

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