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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.48, 1,310.19 and 411.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.48, 1,310.19 and 411.11 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.48 : 1,310.19 = 411.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.48/1,310.19 = 411.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.48x = 1,310.19 × 411.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.48x = 538,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,625.66/873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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