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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.38, 1,310.10 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.38, 1,310.10 and 411.16 is: 616.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.38 : 1,310.10 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.38/1,310.10 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.38x = 1,310.10 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.38x = 538,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,660.72/873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.75

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