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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.41, 1,310.41 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.41, 1,310.41 and 411.26 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.41 : 1,310.41 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.41/1,310.41 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.41x = 1,310.41 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.41x = 538,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,913.18/873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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