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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.21, 1,308.87 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.21, 1,308.87 and 440.40 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.21 : 1,308.87 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.21/1,308.87 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.21x = 1,308.87 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.21x = 576,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,426.35/873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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