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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.26, 1,310.68 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.26, 1,310.68 and 411.32 is: 617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.26 : 1,310.68 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.26/1,310.68 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.26x = 1,310.68 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.26x = 539,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,108.90/873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.35

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