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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.30, 1,310.37 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.30, 1,310.37 and 440.76 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.30 : 1,310.37 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.30/1,310.37 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.30x = 1,310.37 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.30x = 577,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,558.68/873.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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