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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,309.29 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,309.29 and 417.18 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,309.29 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,309.29 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,309.29 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 546,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,209.60/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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