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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.32, 1,310.41 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.32, 1,310.41 and 411.14 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.32 : 1,310.41 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.32/1,310.41 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.32x = 1,310.41 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.32x = 538,761.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,761.97/873.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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