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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.23, 1,309.45 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.23, 1,309.45 and 411.14 is: 616.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.23 : 1,309.45 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.23/1,309.45 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.23x = 1,309.45 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.23x = 538,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,367.27/873.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.52

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