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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.36, 1,310.28 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.36, 1,310.28 and 411.36 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.36 : 1,310.28 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.36/1,310.28 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.36x = 1,310.28 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.36x = 538,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,996.78/873.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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