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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.42, 1,309.80 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.42, 1,309.80 and 440.28 is: 660.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.42 : 1,309.80 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.42/1,309.80 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.42x = 1,309.80 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.42x = 576,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,678.74/873.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.25

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