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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.40, 1,309.07 and 434.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.40, 1,309.07 and 434.52 is: 651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.40 : 1,309.07 = 434.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.40/1,309.07 = 434.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.40x = 1,309.07 × 434.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.40x = 568,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,815.74/873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.27

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