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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.39, 1,310.22 and 434.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.39, 1,310.22 and 434.66 is: 652.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.39 : 1,310.22 = 434.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.39/1,310.22 = 434.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.39x = 1,310.22 × 434.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.39x = 569,493.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,493.67/873.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.05

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